1/2 tsp salt
Make no-roll oil pie crust. Preheat oven to 425 F.
If using fresh veggies: Cook and drain the spinach well, or sauté shiitake until they begin to turn golden brown and give up their water. Cook onion and garlic in butter if not using dried versions; add in spinach/mushrooms and stir to remove excess moisture.
Put mushrooms / spinach mixture into a large bowl. Mix in the milk, cheese, eggs, and seasonings; mix well. Spoon into pie shell. Bake at 425 F for 15-20 minutes.
Ricotta Egg Puffs
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed and cut into 6 pieces
- 1/4 C bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1/3 C ricotta cheese
- 6 eggs
- Black pepper
- Garlic salt
- Parsley
Preheat oven to 350F. Spray 6-cup muffin tin with Pam. Stretch and pinch 1 piece of pastry into the muffin tin. Spray lightly with Pam. Spoon in 1 T ricotta, add chopped bacon; press down with a spoon. Crack 1 egg on top, season with pepper and garlic salt. Repeat each well. Bake 25 minutes until egg is set.
Deviled Eggs or Egg Salad
- 6 eggs hard-boiled, iced, and peeled
- 1/4 C mayo
- 1/4 C sour cream for egg salad
- 2-3 T sweet pickle relish
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp white vinegar
- 1/2 to 1 tsp curry powder
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- white pepper
We used to make deviled eggs with Durkees Dressing. It is hard to find now so I am using Dijon, vinegar, curry powder, and smoked paprika instead. Adjust the curry powder and smoked paprika to taste.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients with the cooked egg yolks. Mix it all together. Fill the whites. For egg salad, chop up the whites, too, and add sour cream as needed.
Eggs Lorraine
- 6 tiny eggs or 4 eggs
- 3 T butter
- 1-2 C fresh spinach, clean, chopped
- 4 scallions, sliced
- 3 slices of bacon, cut in small pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 C heavy cream
Melt 2 T butter in 10" cast iron skillet. Add scallions and cook until beginning to brown; add chopped spinach, add a little water and cover to cook until tender. Season with salt and pepper. Remove to a sauce pan over very low heat. Sauté the minced garlic in the skillet 1 or 2 minutes until beginning to brown; transfer cooked garlic to sauce pan and stir into spinach mixture. Meanwhile microwave the cut-up bacon 2 or more minutes until done. Add bacon to spinach mixture and stir well. Keep sauce pan on very low heat until eggs are cooked then turn off.
Add 1 T butter to warm and flavorful skillet, turn to medium low. When butter is melted, add the eggs, add 2 or 3 T warm water, cover and let cook. Stir the 4 T heavy cream into the spinach mixture. Serve the eggs on warmed plates with the spinach mixture spooned over each egg.
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Easy Great Frittata
- 2-3 potatoes (prefer Yukon gold - you can also use any of the many kinds of fingerlings), cooked and cubed (you can microwave -- best is to cook them the night before, refrigerate, then cube)
- 1 C chopped sweet peppers - red, yellow, orange...or a mix
- 1/2 to 1 C chopped onion (red is best)
- olive oil for cooking
- eggs as needed - this recipe is for 6-7 large eggs
- 1/4 to 1/2 C crumbled feta
- 1/4 to 1 C grated cheese (asiago, parmesan, other Italian grating cheeses - mixed is also great)
Preheat broiler.
Heat oil in 10-inch or larger skillet on high. Be sure the skillet is one that can be put in the oven.
Add salt and pepper to oil, then all vegetables. Cook and stir veggies till they are cooked and browned.
Meanwhile, break eggs into a bowl and whip them as for scrambling.
When veggies are ready, turn heat down a bit.
Add eggs to pan. Stir and flip to allow eggs to cook without burning on bottom. As soon as you get a chance, add feta.
Keep messing with eggs to make sure things are heating evenly. This is not an omelet—you can keep lifting and moving egg mass. When eggs are set, remove pan from heat.
Top frittata with grated cheese to taste. Slip pan into broiler, leave there until cheese is lightly browned. You can also use new potatoes and just cut them in half. That's a nice texture. And any time you can add fleur de sel, do so.
Serves 4. This recipe can be sized up and down to accommodate groups of all kinds.
Leftover frittata is a great lunch or snack. Refrigerate as needed.
Parsleyed Eggs in October
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 Cream or Milk
- 2 T olive oil
- Ground black pepper
- 1 medium potato, chopped
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1 or 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 or more mushrooms, chopped
- 1 or 2 C fresh parsley, chopped after large stems removed
- OPTIONAL fresh herbs and chives, chopped
- 2 slices ham or cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 C grated cheese (sharp cheddar, asiago, etc.), divided
Preheat oven 350F. In 10- or 12-inch cast iron skillet, heat olive oil. Add sprinkling of black pepper and heat until fragrant. Sauté potatoes and onions on medium low until tender and thoroughly cooked. Add mushroom and cook to desired doneness. Then add garlic and cook 1 or 2 minutes. Turn heat to very low. Add the chopped ham, parsley, herbs on top of the potatoes and onions, then sprinkle grated cheese on that, then pour on the egg mixture. Cover and let cook for a few minutes until eggs are about cooked. Uncover, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, place in hot oven. Bake 5-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly. Broil briefly if a chewier cheese topping is wanted.
Potato Cheddar Egg Bakes (Starbucks Copycat)
- 1 lb red potatoes, diced small
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 T olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 large eggs
- 1 C cottage cheese
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 C shredded sharp cheddar
- 2 T finely diced chives or scallions
Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss diced potatoes with oil, salt and smoked paprika. Place potatoes and onions on the baking sheet. Bake at 400F for 15 minutes.
While the potatoes bake, spray a 12-slot muffin pan with oil.
Blend the eggs, cottage cheese, onion powder, and a pinch of salt in a high speed blender until completely smooth.
After the potatoes roast, lower oven temperature to 350F.
Distribute the roasted potatoes evenly into each slot of the muffin pan and pour the egg mixture on top. Stir gently.
Sprinkle the cheese and chives on top of the eggs and potatoes.
Bake at 350F for 18-20 minutes. Switch the oven to broil for just a minute or two to brown the cheese. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Reheat in a toaster oven or oven at 300F for 10 minutes or microwave for 45 seconds.
You can use a standard muffin pan, small loaves, or brownie pan.
From https://madaboutfood.co/potato-cheddar-chive-bakes-starbucks-copycat/
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--VEGETABLES & SALADS--
Asparagus Sautéed
1 lb. asparagus, cleaned & trimmed
2 T olive oil
Sauté these 2 ingredients together in a large skillet for about 5 minutes.
Add:
1/2 medium onion, sliced
1/2 red pepper, julienned (sliced into strips)
salt & freshly ground pepper
Sauté another 10-15 minutes. Add:
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Sauté 2 minutes. Serve.
Citrus Brussels Sprouts Salad
This citrusy shredded and sautéed brussels sprouts salad is delicious! Topped with orange segments, avocado and pomegranate for the perfect flavor burst.
- 2 pounds brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
- 1 Tbls olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- salt and pepper
- 2 Tbls orange juice
- 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced
- 1/2 C pomegranate arils
- pomegranate molasses, for drizzling
Remove stems from brussels sprouts then slice them thinly.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced brussels with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add in the garlic and stir. Cook, stirring often, until the brussels soften slightly.
Add in the orange juice and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if desired.
Transfer the brussels to serving dish. Toss with the orange segments, avocado and pomegranate arils. Drizzle with pomegranate molasses or balsamic glaze. Serve immediately!
From How Sweet Eats
Cantaloupe Salad
- 6-8 C mixed greens
- 1 ripe cantaloupe, seeded and cut in cubes
- 1-2 ripe avocados cubed
- 1/2 to 1 C chopped roasted nuts (walnuts, pecans are best)
- 1/2 C picante sauce
- 1/2 C honey
- 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
Chill the greens, cantaloupe, avocados, and nuts. Toss together the picante sauce, honey, and lime juice. Mix and pour over salad, toss and serve.
Enjoyment of life- Charlotte - a COVID-19 pandemic contribution
Quinoa Corn Edamame Salad (vegan, gf) from 86lemons.com
- • 2 cups frozen shelled edamame
- • 1 cup frozen corn
- • 1 cup cooked, cooled quinoa (leftover is great)
- • 1 green onion, sliced (just green parts is fine)
- • 1/2 red sweet bell pepper, diced
- • 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
- • 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- • 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- • 1/4 tsp salt
- • 1/4 tsp chili powder
- • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- • 1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- • dash of cayenne
PREP TIME: 20 min
SERVES: 4
1. Briefly boil the edamame and the corn, just until tender. Drain very well and cool completely.
2. In a large bowl, combine the edamame, corn, quinoa, green onion, red pepper and cilantro.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lime juice, salt, chili powder, black pepper, thyme and cayenne until emulsified. Drizzle mixture over salad mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least two hours.
Author: Linda @ Eating Well, Living Thin
SOURCE URL: https://86lemons.com/quinoa-corn-edamame-salad/
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Carrot and Rice Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing
- 3 Tbsp fresh or bottled lime juice (don’t overdo)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 Tbsp canola oil
- 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp dark sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 cups cooked rice (brown or white)
- 1 cup grated or finely chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup thin sliced scallions
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dry roasted peanuts or almonds, divided
- Some rye berries (option)
- 2 Tbsp torn fresh cilantro leaves
- some Dill, chives (options)
- some Romaine lettuce leaves, for garnish
In a large bowl, whisk lime juice and salt. Then whisk in canola oil, ginger, sesame oil, and garlic.
Add rice, carrots, scallions, and 1/4 cup peanuts to dressing. Stir to blend. Line a platter with lettuce leaves. Mound rice salad in center of platter. Sprinkle with remaining peanuts and cilantro leaves.
Makes 2 servings.
By Marie Simmons in RiceandRecipes.com
LindaALyon@gmail.com, Sep 2 2018: Ev said that the recipe is a keeper, and 2 friends asked for the recipe. So, it seems to be a good one to share with others. I made the following changes, based on what I had at hand: brown rice + rye berries, bottled lime juice that was not reconstituted (I get it at the co-op, because sometimes I am too lazy to squeeze limes), ginger paste from a tube (Trader Joes, again, because I am lazy), chives, almonds, dill. Basically, follow the general proportions, substituting the grain(s), nut, and herbs that you have at hand.
Creole Veggies with Shrimp & Chicken Sausage
1/4 C wild rice
1 Tb Olive Oil
1 C onion, chopped
1 red or yellow pepper, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2-4 cloves garlic, minced
3 oz small shrimp (e.g., frozen raw small shrimp)
1 low-fat chicken sausage
Salt & pepper & Cayenne pepper - to season
6 oz Portobello mushrooms, sliced ~1/4"
Blackening spices
Begin cooking the wild rice first. It takes about 45 minutes. Thaw the shrimp
in cold water if still frozen. Heat olive oil in large skillet; add onions
& garlic; sauté on medium-high heat to translucence. Add peppers; sauté on
high heat to brown. Set vegetable mixture aside. Lay out the mushroom slices (I
put them in the skillet). Spray quickly with PAM olive oil. Flip. Spray 2nd
side with PAM. Spill out a tablespoon or two of blackening spices in a small
plate. Dip each mushroom slice in the spices, coating each side. Place in
single layer in skillet. Turn on high heat. Cook both sides. Reduce heat. Cut
slices in half if you want more pieces. Add the vegetables back into the
skillet and mix. Season. Cut the sausage lengthwise, then slice to produce
half-moons. Add the sausage and shrimp to the skillet; cook about 3 minutes
(shrimp will curl up and turn pink). If you used pre-cooked shrimp, just heat
them through. Adjust seasoning.
Pomegranate and Green Olive Walnut Salad
- 1/2 to 1 C green olives, chopped
- 1/2 to 1 C pomegranate arils (fresh or frozen)
- 3/4 C walnut pieces (unsalted shelled)
- 1/4 C pistachios pieces (unsalted shelled)
- 2 shallots, small, peeled, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, seeded & finely diced
- 1 to 4 T flat-leaf parsley, chopped or chiffonaded
- 2 T extra virgin olive oil (or 1 T each olive and walnut oils)
- 1 T pomegranate molasses (or molasses)
- 1/2 lemon, juice of
- black pepper, freshly ground
Prep and mix together everything except the walnuts and pomegranate arils. About 15 minutes before serving time, spread the pomegranate in a flat dish to thaw. Preheat oven to 350F. Scatter the walnuts on a flat pan / rimmed cookie tray and roast 5-10 minutes to deep golden brown. Pour the roasted walnuts into a tea towel and rub well to remove skins as much as possible. Toss in a sieve to remove remaining skin and dust. Toss together pomegranate, olive mix, and walnuts, adjust seasoning as necessary with lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, pomegranate molasses., then serve immediately.
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Stuffed Red Peppers
Wash and halve lengthwise 2 red peppers. Remove
seeds & core.
Cook:
1 C rice
2 C water seasoned with bouquet garni (1 t of the kind in the jar works)
Dice & soak in cold water:
1 small eggplant
then squeeze dry.
Chop 1/4 C red onion
Sauté the onion, then the eggplant, then
4 oz Water Chestnuts
in olive oil.
Season the sauté with salt & pepper, 1/8 C capers, 2 cloves garlic,
crushed, a few dashes of Louisiana Hot Sauce, 1/2 Lemon (juice of).
Stir in:
1/4 C plain Yoghurt
Preheat oven to 400 F. Place Red Peppers in a baking dish oiled with olive oil.
Fill peppers with the sauté mixture. Bake 15 min.
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Southwestern Chick Peas and Corn
- 1 can (15-16 oz) ceci (chick peas)
- 1 can (15-16 oz) corn
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2-3 Tbsp olive oil
- 2-3 tsp Penzeys Arizona Dreaming spice mix
- salt to taste
Mince garlic and let marinate in the olive oil.
Rinse and drain the can of chick peas then leave it draining in a colander. Drain the can of corn and leave it draining in another colander.
Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chick peas and dry-fry until the ceci begin to brown, stirring occasionally. Chick peas will dry off then begin to brown and pop a bit. Pour into a bowl or serving dish. Dry-fry the corn in a similar manner; do not rush or corn will be gummy. Add back the chick peas and mix corn and ceci together. Open a space in the center of the pan; pour in the garlic and olive oil. Cook until the garlic is turning brown and beginning to crisp up. Stir corn, chick peas, and garlic together. Sprinkle on the southwestern spices and mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms or Peppers or Squash...
- 2 cups cooked grain (e.g., farro, spelt, kamut, einkorn, brown rice) or French lentils
- 1 large onion, diced and sautéed until soft
- 1/2 cup crumbled or coarsely grated cheese (e.g., cheddar, Parmesan, feta)
- 1/2 cup toasted nuts or seeds, rough-chopped if large
- 14-ounce can crush or diced tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted
- 1 tsp sweet or smoked paprika
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings. If you want a moister mixture, add some broth or tomato juice. For a dryer mixture, add more grains, bread or cracker crumbs, or nut meal (such as almond). If the mixture needs a bit more flavor, add 2-3 Tbsp nutritional yeast.
This recipe makes enough to stuff about 5 very large bell mushrooms or peppers. -Linda Lyon (2018)
Spicy Chick Peas and Aubergine
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1/4 C or more olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 eggplant, medium, peeled and diced quarter-inch
- salt and pepper as needed
- 1/2 lb potatoes, diced, cooked and chilled
- 1 can chick peas drained --or--
- 1 can Punjabi Chhole (chick peas and potatoes)
Sauté onion in oil until clear, transfer to baking dish. Sauté diced eggplant until browned, add garlic for 1 minute, mix into onions. Spoon the spicy chickpea and potato mixture over the eggplant. Bake at 350F for 45 minutes.
Cauliflower with Garlic Lemon and Parsley
- 1 head cauliflower florets, washed
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2-3 T olive oil
- 1 lemon, juice and zest
- 1/4 C flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Put florets into a commodious glass dish, add 1/4 C water, cover with wax paper or paper towel, and microwave 2-5 minutes, testing for incipient tenderness each minute after the first. Florets will continue to cook so do not microwave until soft. Heat olive oil in sauté pan, stir in garlic for 1 minute, turn off heat, add florets and parsley and lemon juice, toss and stir. Garnish with lemon zest.
Gigantes Plaki (Greek Gigantic Beans) - An Aegean Détente Wine Dinner
- 1 lb dry butter beans
- 1 white onion diced
- 3 celery stalks diced
- 15 oz can diced tomato
- 2 T tomato paste
- 1/3 C olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 T fresh parsley chopped
- salt & pepper to taste
Soak gigantes overnight covered with plenty of water. Next day, drain the beans, add them to a stock pot, fill with fresh water, cover, and bring to a boil. Watch for and skim off foam as it develops. Simmer the beans for 45-60 minutes.
Drain teh bean but reserve the liquid.
Put beans, tomatoes, onion, garlic, celery, and spices in a baking dish.
In small bowl, mix 2 C reserved liquid with the tomato paste and olive oil. Pour over the beans. Stir carefully. Be sure beans are covered with liquid (add more reserved liquid if necessary).
Cover dish and bake in 350-degree oven for 1 hour, checking at 30 minutes to see if more liquid is needed. After 1 hour, remove cover and continue to cook for another 30 minutes. Remove dish from oven and let cool slightly.
Top with fresh parsley and serve. Makes 8 servings. - Joan Wesolowski & Phil Feidelseit
Nutrition per serving: 232 kcal, carbs 44 g, protein 14 g, fiber 13 g, fat 1 g, saturated fat 1 g, sugar 8 g, sodium 48 mg, potassium 1277 mg, vitamin A 557 IU, vitamin C 10 mg, calcium 67 mg, iron 5 mg.
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Apple Harvest Salad
- 1/3 C apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 C honey
- 1 t cinnamon
- 1/3 C olive oil
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- 1 lg Granny Smith apple, cored, thinly sliced
- 8 C salad greens
- 1/2 C chopped dried apricots
- 1/2 C gorgonzola cheese crumbles
- 1/2 C pomegranate arils
- 1/4 C honey toasted chopped pecans
Whisk vinegar, honey, oil, and cinnamon together. Toss all ingredients.
Rochelle and Marty Javors, Autumn Feast, Nov 14 2015.
--SOUPS--
Ajo Blanco (Garlic Gazpacho)
- 3 oz blanched almonds
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 4 oz (slices) stale white bread
- 4 Tbls extra virgin olive oil
- 4 Tbls Sherry vinegar
- 4 C cold water
- 20 seedless grapes, halved just before serving
Soak bread in 1-2 C cold water. In a food processor, blend garlic, almonds, and salt until smooth. Squeeze out excess water from bread and tear bread into quarters. Add bread to food processor and pulse to blend. Leave processor running while you drizzle in the olive oil, then vinegar, then remaining cold water. Taste. Adjust salt, vinegar, and water to suit. Chill at least 2-3 hours (and up to 5 days).
Serve with grapes in the soup. Makes 4-8 servings.
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
- 12 Tbl butter (1 1/2 sticks)
- 2 C yellow onions, chopped
- 2 C carrots, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 lbs broccoli, finest florets separated from peeled, chopped stems and other bits
- 1/2 C flour
- 4 C vegetable broth
- 4 C half-and-half
- 16 oz sharp cheddar, grated
- salt & pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg or 2 tsp thyme
- pinch cayenne and/or 1/3 C sherry (optional)
Prepare the broccoli by peeling tough stems then dicing everything but the best-looking florets. Separate finest florets into small bitesize pieces.
Heat half the butter in a heavy saucepan. Add onion, carrots, and garlic. (Feel free to add celery.) Cook stirring occasionally 8-10 minutes until onion is translucent.
Add broccoli stems/pieces, add about 1-2 C of the vegetable broth, return to a boil then simmer 10 minutes. Transfer this mixture to a bowl for now.
Melt remaining 6 Tbl butter in the same saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook until bubbling and golden brown (2-3 mins). Gradually whisk in the rest of the broth until no lumps remain. Whisk in the quart of half-and-half next. Add the broccoli florets. Bring to a boil then simmer, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and the broccoli is tender (25-30 minutes).
Meanwhile puree the vegetables.
Add the puree and the grated cheddar to the soup. Add the nutmeg and adjust the seasoning.
Serves 8-12. Omitting carrots or doubling up on the veggies works well, too.
Cold Cucumber Avocado Soup
- 2 large cucumbers, peeled, chunked (if seeds are tough, remove them)
- 1 large Hass avocado, peeled
- 2 scallions, washed & chopped (green & white parts)
- 2 T lime juice
- zest of 1 lime
- 1 medium jalapeño, seeded & chopped
- salt & pepper to taste
Puree ingredients in blender until smooth. Add water to achieve desired consistency. Top with mango-peach salsa. 4 servings.
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Cantaloupe Soup with Mint and Crispy Prosciutto
- 1 cantaloupe, very ripe, chilled
- 1/2 C dry sherry
- 2 limes, juiced
- 3 oz prosciutto
- fresh mint leaves, chiffonaded
Carve rind off the very ripe cantaloupe. Be sure to remove all hint of greenness and hard rind. Remove seeds. Cut up and puree with sherry and lime juice until very smooth. Refrigerate for at least two (2) hours. 15 minutes before serving time, cut up prosciutto and sauté over medium heat about 7 minutes until crispy. Remove mint leaves from stems. Roll up the mint leaves and slice very finely. Re-blend the melon soup in blender or processor as it may have separated while chilling. Pour into 10 bowls, garnish with prosciutto in center and mint around the edge.
Crab Curry Soup
- 1 lb fresh crab meat from your best fish shop
- 1 quart carrot-ginger, carrot, or squash soup - box or make your own
- ginger root
- 2 Tbsp garlic, minced
- 4 Tbsp butter
Place crab meat in a strainer in the sink to drain. Mince peeled ginger root to get 3 Tablespoons. Mince garlic. Melt butter in a large skillet, sauté the ginger about 1 minute then add the garlic for another minute. Add the crab meat and sauté a couple minutes. Add carrot-ginger soup, heat the soup over medium-low heat until piping hot, stirring as needed. Do not scorch the soup.
Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho with Avocado Compote
- 8 oz Heirloom Tomato (mix any variety)
- 1 ea English Cucumber, skin removed.
- 1 ea Red, Yellow and Green Bell Pepper, gutted and seeds removed.
- 4 oz Sourdough Bread or any other stale leftover bread
- 1 ea Fennel Bulb
- 2 ea Garlic Cloves
- 3 oz Sherry or Red Wine Vinegar ( Ω of each would be preferred )
- 3 ea Avocado
- 1 ea Lime
- 4 oz Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 oz Butter
- 1 cup Ice
- TT Salt and Pepper
Blend together in a blender Tomatoes, Cucumber, Peppers, Bread, Fennel, Garlic and Ice Together with Cold Water. Blend until smooth.
Could take up to three minutes.
Add vinegars last and season to taste with Salt and Pepper.
Strain through a mesh strainer. You can leave unstrained if you prefer!
Chill until ready to serve.
Remove avocado from skin and discard center bulb.
Dice avocado into small dice and place into a small mixing bowl.
Add fresh squeezed lime juice to avocado and season with salt and pepper.
Reserve until service.
To serve:
Place soup in bottom of small soup bowl. Add a dollop of avocado in center and garnish with extra virgin olive oil.
Gumbo
Prep time is 1.5-3 hours. Reheats extremely well. If you are sensitive
to hot peppers, omit jalapeño and cayenne peppers.
Preheat oven to 375F. In heavy pot, whisk together over low heat:
- 2-3 T olive oil
- 3/8 C flour
until thick & smooth. Remove pot to 375F pre-heated oven.
Bake 20-30 minutes to golden brown. This is your roux.
Chop:
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 or 2 jalapeños
- 1 red pepper
- 1 green pepper
- 1 yellow pepper
- 1/2 C celery
(optional)
Sauté these vegetables in your baked roux over medium-high heat, onion and
garlic first, ~8 minutes, then (celery &) peppers ~5 minutes.
Add:
- 2-6 C broth/stock
- 3/4 tsp oregano
- 3/4 tsp thyme
- 2 bay laurel leaves
- 1 pound Italian fennel
chicken sausage / jalapeño chicken sausage, sliced (this is a low-fat
product)
- 1/8-1/4 tsp cayenne
- (1 C chopped tomatoes
- optional)
- (1/2 C sliced okra -
frozen or fresh, optional)
If you are in a hurry, use less broth and simmer 20-30 minutes while rice
cooks. Otherwise use more broth and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Cook:
Clean (thoroughly!) 1/2 lb kale. Remove ribs. Cut up. Scrub
and dice one or two Potatoes.
Last 20 minutes, add to gumbo:
- 1/2 pound kale, cut up
- 1-2 Potatoes, diced
Sauté over high heat in large skillet:
- 1 pound sliced/diced
chicken breast
- 1-2 T olive oil
- 1 T paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- salt & pepper to
taste
Set aside.
When rice is done, stir into gumbo:
- 1 pound shrimp
- 1 pound sautéed
chicken pieces
Cook 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Serve gumbo over rice!
Vegetarian version: Clean & slice 3 4-inch portobello mushrooms.
Spray with olive oil. Dredge in blackening spices. Sauté in olive oil.
Omit the meats. Add mushrooms immediately before serving.
Lentil Soup
- 1 lb. Dry Lentils
- 28 oz. Can of Diced or Crushed Tomatoes
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 3/4 Tbsp. Salt
- 1/4 tsp. Coarsely Ground Black Pepper
- 1 Medium Onion, diced
- 1 C. Chopped Carrots
- 1 C. Chopped Celery
- 2 Small to Medium-sized Sweet Potatoes
Wash lentils and parboil by stirring beans into 2 qts. unsalted boiling water. After adding
lentils, bring water back to a full, rolling boil. Then turn of the heat and
set timer for 10 minutes (no more or they turn to mush).
While the lentils
are parboiling, place the remaining ingredients in a 2 1/2 qt. crockpot. Once
the lentils are parboiled, add them to the ingredients in the crockpot and mix
thoroughly. Next, add water to the crockpot until it is within 1/2 inch of the
top rim.
Turn crockpot on low and cook for 8-10 hours.
Makes about 2 1/2 quarts of soup.
Secrets:
Best if served with rice and/or plain yogurt (can be fat free). The soup
freezes well. I like to make a full crockpot, divide it into single serving
portions, and freeze. Makes for very easy winter evening meals.
Some swear the only way to eat lentil soup is with a drizzle of red wine
vinegar on top of your bowl. Try it!
Passover Matzo Balls for Soup
- 5 whole eggs plus one yolk
- 1/4 cup of plain seltzer
- 1 tsp salt
- dash of ground pepper
- 1 cup matzo meal
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 T. finely chopped parsley
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- 1 T matzo cake meal
Sharon Myers writes, "I am sending this early so that you can all try these Matzo Balls for the holiday. They float! My mother's recipe and her holiday china!"
Beat the eggs and yolk lightly until well combined. Add the seltzer, salt and pepper. Mix. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir until combined. The batter will be sticky.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
Fill a wide sauce pan with a good fitting lid with water, 2/3 of the way up. Add some kosher salt and bring to a boil.
Once the water is boiling, coat your hands with a bit of vegetable oil. Form the matzo balls using a large soup spoon. Roll in your hands and drop into the water. Oil your hands as needed. Once you have used all of the batter, cover the pot with the lid and bring back to a boil. Once it is boiling turn the temperature down and ...
DO NOT LIFT THE LID FOR 2 HOURS
Once they are done remove to a glass pyrex dish to cool. They can be frozen or kept in the refrigerator for 2 or 3 days before adding them to your chicken soup.
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Melon Soup!
- 10 slices prosciutto slices
- 1 cantaloupe melon, cut into chunks (about 5 cups)
- 1 (14-ounce) can tomatoes (recommended: San Marzano)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 fresh basil leaves, very thinly sliced
Puree melon with tomatoes, prosciutto, salt and pepper. Add basil. Chill. Enjoy.
Variations:
add orange juice, add cayenne, omit tomato, add plain yogurt.
Mushroom and Black Bean Tortilla Soup (and Adobo)
Eddie Garza’s veganized version of the tortilla soup his Mexican grandmother made uses silky oyster mushrooms, which bring rich umami. We added black beans for more protein. By Joe Yonan. https://www.washingtonpost.com/recipes/mushroom-and-black-bean-tortilla-soup/ .
Servings: 4 (makes 8 cups)
Ingredients
- 3 T vegetable oil, divided, plus more as needed
- 4 (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch strips
- 1/2 small yellow onion (3 oz), chopped
- 1 medium carrot (3 oz), scrubbed and chopped
- 1 celery rib (2 oz), chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 15-oz can no-salt diced tomatoes, with juices
- 2 T adobo sauce (from canned chipotles in adobo)
- 8 oz fresh oyster mushrooms (may substitute maitake, shiitakes or buttons), trimmed and cut or torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano, preferably Mexican
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp fine salt as needed
- 4 C no-salt vegetable broth
- 15-oz can no-salt black beans (1.5 C), drained and rinsed
- 1 C frozen corn kernels
- 1/2 C plus 2 T chopped fresh cilantro, divided
- 2 T fresh lime juice, plus more as needed
- 1/2 C shredded vegan cheese, such as Violife
- 1 Hass avocado, halved, pitted, cut into wedges
Directions
Time: 25 mins active, Total: 45 mins
Step 1. In a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat 1 T of the oil until shimmering. Working in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding, add enough corn tortilla strips to fit in one layer without overlapping, and fry until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer the strips to a plate lined with a clean towel, and repeat with the remaining strips, adding more oil if needed.
Step 2. In the same pot over medium-high heat, heat another 1 T of the oil until shimmering. Add the onion, carrot, celery and garlic and sauté until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a blender, add the tomatoes with their juices and the adobo sauce, and blend until smooth.
Step 3. In the same pot over medium-high heat, heat the remaining 1 T of oil until shimmering. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the cumin, oregano, pepper and salt. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 15 seconds. Pour in the tomato mixture from the blender and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat so the liquid is simmering, and cook for about 5 minutes.
Step 4. Add the broth, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat so that the liquid is simmering and cook, uncovered, until the flavors have melded, about 15 minutes.
Step 5. Add the beans, corn, 1/2 C of cilantro and the lime juice. Cook until the corn is heated through, about 2 minutes. Taste, and add more salt and/or lime juice, if needed.
Step 6. Divide among serving bowls and top each serving with tortilla strips, cheese, avocado and the remaining cilantro. Serve hot.
Adobo, from adobar, to marinate, is made of 18-20 smoked dried jalapenos (chipotle Morita) roasted @400F 1-2 mins & then soaked in hot water 20-30 mins [remove seeds & stems then],1 Roma tomato roasted @400F 20-30 mins, 1/2 onion, 1/2 tsp brown sugar, 2 cloves garlic [1 in blender w chiles and tomato and onion, 1 minced & added later], 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/4 tsp cumin, 3 T apple cider vinegar, 1/2 C hot water for blender, 1 tsp salt, black pepper, olive oil. Blender: 6-7 chiles, 1/2 onion, 1 clove garlic, 1/2 tsp brown sugar, 1/2 C water. Saute: small bit of the onion finely diced then add 1 clove minced garlic and 1/2 tsp Mexican oregano, 1/4 tsp cumin, 1 tsp salt, and some fresh cracked black pepper. Then add the blender mix plus 3 T apple cider vinegar, 1/4 C water, remaining 12-14 drained chiles. Simmer 10-15 minutes or until reduced to your preferred consistency. Adjust seasoning with salt, brown sugar, vinegar, spices. From https://www.mexicanplease.com/homemade-chipotles-adobo/ . Or just buy a can of chipotles in adobo.
Oyster Artichoke Soup New Orleans
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 bunches green onions, chopped
- 3 ribs celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1-3/4 pounds fresh cut artichoke hearts, or 3 9-oz packages frozen artichoke hearts defrosted and quartered, or (as a last resort) 2 14-oz cans artichoke hearts, washed, drained, and quartered
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 to 1-1/2 quarts homemade chicken stock
- Cayenne to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 quart oysters, drained and chopped (reserve liquor)
- 1/3 cup sherry
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup milk
In a heavy 4-quart pot melt the butter over medium heat. Add the green onion, celery, and garlic and sauté until soft. Add the artichokes. Sprinkle the mixture with the flour and stir to coat the vegetables well, but do not let the flour brown. Gradually add the stock, stirring constantly. Add the cayenne, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Simmer the mixture, covered, for 1 hour. Add the oysters, oyster liquor, and sherry and simmer for 10 minutes. Do not allow the soup to boil. Stir in the cream and milk. Cool and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. Before serving, heat the soup slowly over low heat. Serves 8 bowls or 16 cups. - Alan, Texas
Oyster and Brie Soup - Paul Prudhomme
- 3 dozen small to medium oysters in their liquor, about 18 ounces
- 4 cups cold water
- 1/2 pound (2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup coarsely chopped onions
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped celery
- 1/2 tsp. white pepper
- 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
- 1 lb fresh brie cheese, cut in small wedges, with rind on
- 2 c. heavy cream
- 1/2 champagne, optional (or sparkling Burgundy)
Instructions
Combine oysters and water; stir and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Strain and reserve the oysters and oyster water; refrigerate until ready to use.
In a large skillet melt the butter over low heat. Add the flour and beat with a metal whisk until smooth. Add the onions and celery; sauté about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in peppers and sauté about 2 minutes more. Set aside.
In a 4-qt saucepan, bring oyster water to a boil. Stir in the sautéed vegetable mixture until well mixed. Turn up heat to high. Add cheese; cool until cheese starts to melt, about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. (Be careful not to let the cheese scorch.)
Lower heat to simmer and continue cooking for about 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, strain soup and return to pot. Turn the heat to high and cook about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in cream; cook until close to a boil, about 2 minutes. Stir in champagne, if desired.
Turn off heat and add oysters. Let pan sit for about 3 minutes to plump oysters. Serve immediately.
Smokin' Hot Corn Chowder
- 1 medium potato [3/4 C], russet or gold, diced
- 3/4 C [1/2 medium] onion, diced
- 3/4 C [3-4 oz] carrot, diced
- 1 jalapeño, minced
- 1/2 inch of red chili pepper, minced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 T olive oil
- 2 C vegetable broth
- 1 15-oz corn, drained
- 1.5 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp Penzeys Arizona Dreaming or 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 T nutritional yeast (optional)
- 1/3 C heavy cream (optional)
- Optional garnishes and sides:
- 2-3 slices of bacon, cup into small pieces
- Red chili pepper (raw), a few thin slices
- Fresh rosemary, chopped
- Spicy pepitas, a small handful
- Spicy almonds
- Hot spiced Cheezits
- Raw carrots, julienned
IN ADVANCE: Cook the potato; chill (to reduce the glycemic index); peel and dice small. Eat the peelings!
Saut&3233; diced onion, diced carrot, diced jalapeño in olive oil. Cook ~5 minutes.
Add minced garlic. Cook ~2 minutes.
Add broth, diced cold cooked russet or gold potato, thyme, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne. Bring to boil. Reduce & simmer 10 minutes.
Add the drained corn and nutritional yeast. Simmer 5 minutes.
Pull out 3/4 C of the soup solids. Blender the rest adding 1/4-1/3 C heavy cream.
Mix solids back into the liquid. Simmer 5 minutes. Chop & cook 2-3 slices bacon. Serve soup garnished with the bacon, minced raw red chili pepper, chopped fresh rosemary, and spicy pepitas, with spiced almonds, hot Cheezits, & raw julienned carrots on the side.
Tuscan Bean Soup
- 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 C chianti
- 1 C broth
- 2 cans Canellini (white beans), drained and rinsed
- 1 can chopped tomatoes, or 1-2 fresh tomatoes cored
- fresh kale - about 4-6 leaves well washed
- pecorini - hard sheeps milk cheese
- sage leaves, fresh
Heat olive oil; sauté garlic 1 minute. Add chianti, broth, canellini, tomatoes, and kale. When tomato skin blanches, remove it(them) and chop the tomato(es). Simmer 1-3 hours, stirring regularly to prevent sticking. When it tastes good, serve with a garnish of freshly grated pecorino and few bits of chopped fresh sage. Great with grilled rosemary bread. When reheating leftover Tuscan soup, a splash of chianti adds pizzazz.
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Beet Apple Arugula Salad
- 4 C baby arugula
- 1/2 C raw beets julienned
- 1 medium apple thinly sliced
- 1/4 C shaved fennel bulb or julienned raw jicama
- 1/4 C toasted almonds
- ginger-honey-lemon vinaigrette
Assemble salad. Dress with a vinaigrette such as the one below.
Ginger-Honey Vinaigrette
- 1/2 C olive oil
- 1/4 C honey
- 1/4 C lemon juice
- 2 T minced ginger
- 2 T apple cider vinegar
- Salt & pepper if desired
Process all ingredients EXCEPT the oil then add the oil slowly into the running processor. From https://www.paleoscaleo.com/honey-lemon-ginger-dressing/
Thai Peanut Brussels Sprouts
- 3 cups chopped Brussels sprouts
- 1-2 tbsp ghee
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt & pepper
- Red pepper flakes
- Cilantro for garnish
- Optional: add in chopped peanuts for a little crunch!
- For the peanut sauce:
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter **creamy is key
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup water (may need to add more if still thick)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Preheat oven to 400 F.
In cast iron skillet, add minced garlic and ghee.
Add in the chopped Brussels sprouts and sauté. Continue to sauté for 7-8 minutes or until Brussels start to brown.
Place skillet into the oven and continue to cook the Brussels for 10-12 minutes. (Keep an eye on them and continue to mix up half way through).
Once out of the oven, pour into bowl and mix with peanut sauce. Option to save some for extra dipping depending on how saucey you want them!
Top with red pepper flakes, cilantro and peanuts. From Taylor at https://onebalancedlife.com/thai-peanut-brussels-sprouts/.
Chili Peanut Brussels Sprouts
Chili Peanut Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- 4 cups chopped Brussels sprouts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup coconut aminos or low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp natural, creamy peanut butter
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 clove of garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp tapioca flour, or substitute regular flour, arrowroot or cornstarch
- 1 tsp chili garlic sauce, or any chili sauce/paste
- 1/4 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
Preheat your oven to 400 F.
Cut off the ends of your brussels sprouts, and slice them in half. Rinse well and set aside.
In a large bowl (big enough to mix your brussels sprouts), whisk together all remaining ingredients except for the oil and peanuts.
Place your brussels sprouts into the bowl and toss with the sauce until evenly coated.
Layer them onto a large greased baking sheet, and drizzle with the olive oil.
Bake for about 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through. I like to place them under the broiler for the last 3 minutes.
Once ready, season with more salt if needed- this will depend on what type of soy sauce you use.
Serve fresh with the crushed peanuts and extra red pepper flakes. From Gal Shua-Haim at https://somethingnutritiousblog.com/chili-peanut-roasted-brussels-sprouts/#wpzoom-premium-recipe-card/ .
N.B.: Chili garlic sauce is made with chili peppers, garlic, rice vinegar, and salt
Crispy Brussels Sprouts from CJ Eats
- 1.5 lbs Brussels Sprouts, washed and halved lengthwise
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 T kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 T honey
- 1/2 C olive oil, divided in half
1. Place an empty baking sheet in the oven then turn on the oven to 450F to preheat.
2. Cut Brussels Sprouts lengthwise into halves and transfer to a bowl. Season with 1/4 cup of olive oil along with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and honey. Mix until all the brussels sprouts are evenly coated.
3. Once the baking sheet is hot, carefully set it on a heatproof surface and drizzle about 1/4 cup of olive oil evenly across the baking sheet.
4. Carefully add the mixed brussels sprouts and place them flat side down on the tray.
5. Roast the brussels sprouts in the oven for 25-30 minutes until crispy, flipping occasionally over once about halfway through cooking.
From Chris Joe (CJ) at https://cjeatsrecipes.com/roasted-brussels-sprouts/ .
Gochujang Spiced Brussels Sprouts
- 4 C Brussels Sprouts, washed and halved lengthwise, dry
- Pineapple chunks, well drained
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 C Korean Gochujang Sauce
- 1 T sesame oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds, raw or toasted
- Tamari - a splash
- 1-3 tsp Honey
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1/4 C Olive oil
Wash and trim brussels sprouts, cut in half, let dry. Drain can of pineapple chunks in a colander and leave the colander on a plate to drain thoroughly. Mix the garlic, gochujang sauce, sesame oil, olive oil, tamari, honey, and black pepper in a bowl. Preheat oven to 450F (can preheat the baking sheet too per CJ above if not using parchment). Toss brussels and pineapple in the sauce. Spread out on baking sheet. Bake 25-30 minutes.
Based on CJ recipe above and https://profusioncurry.com/gochujang-spiced-korean-brussels-sprouts/ and https://www.healthygffamily.com/recipe/pineapple-glazed-crispy-brussels-sprouts/ .
Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Bacon
- 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts washed and dried
- 4 ounces (120 g) diced bacon or pancetta
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic crushed or finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze or more to serve
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a large baking pan with nonstick cooking oil spray or a light coating of oil. Set aside.
2. Trim the ends of sprouts and cut in half lengthwise.
3. Arrange brussels sprouts, any loose leaves, bacon and garlic on the pan. Drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss well and spread mixture out in a single layer.
4. Roast sprouts, turning once through cooking, until tender with charred edges. The bacon will be cooked and crispy (25-30 minutes).
5. Toss with the balsamic vinegar. Adjust taste with extra salt and pepper, if needed. Serve immediately.
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Pomegranate
- 3 slices bacon [substitute: pistachios]
- 1-1/2 pounds brussels sprouts halved
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbls balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbls maple syrup
- 3 Tbls pomegranate arils
To start, I cook my bacon in the oven on a baking sheet, then remove the bacon and toss in my Brussels sprouts, sprinkle with the salt and pepper and toss them to make sure they are well coated. Then, I roast them until they are tender, about 20 minutes.
1. Preheat oven to 425ºF.
2. Arrange bacon on the baking sheet and bake until cooked throughout, about 12 minutes. Remove the bacon from the sheet pan and set aside to cool. Once cooled, crumble.
3. Place the Brussels sprouts onto the baking sheet used for the bacon and sprinkle with salt and pepper and lightly toss to coat. Roast the brussels sprouts, stirring occasionally, until tender and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the maple syrup and balsamic vinegar and set aside.
4. Remove the Brussels sprouts from oven, drizzle with maple syrup mixture, add crumbled bacon and pomegranate seeds and toss to coat. Serve warm.
From Add A Pinch
--GRAINS, RICE, PASTA, POTATOES, BEANS--
Jollof Rice from Shakirat Adeyemi (easylifess@yahoo.com)
- Butter - 2 Tsp unsalted
- Groundnut or canola oil - 1/4 C
- Tomatoes - 2 medium
- Red bell peppers - 2
- Habanera pepper - 1
- Onion - 1 medium, divided
- Bay leaves - 2
- Water or chicken stock - 2.5 C
- Maggi bouillon cube - 2
- Curry - 1/2 tsp
- Thyme - 1/2 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Rice - 1.5 C
[4/23/2011] We used red rice and added 1/3 C French lentils, then made a 2nd batch of the pepper mixture but substituting 1 jalapeño for the habanera and served that raw as a cooling salsa. We also trimmed some rib eye carefully and cut it into small morsels, dried them off, rolled them in a mixture of spices, sautéed them, and embedded the steak in the finished rice dish.
Directions:
- Combine 1/2 onion, tomatoes, red & habanera peppers in blender or food processor; blend to paste-like consistency. Do not touch your face after handling the habanera.
- Parboil pepper mixture for about 30 minutes
- Set a pot on medium heat, add 1 Tbsp butter + the oil
- Chop remaining onion, add to hot oil
- Cook for 3 minutes, stirring often
- Add parboiled pepper mixture
- Add the water or stock
- Add curry, thyme, bay leaves, bouillon cubes
Cover the pot and simmer for 30 minutes or until water is about dried, Taste for salt. Add remaining butter. Stir and cover 5 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Serve with plantain/chicken/salad.
* The trick to cooking jollof rice is in how much heat you apply at the different stages of preparation. [We were unsure how to interpret this advice.]
** Other ideas from JZ & Laurel watching a tv show about food in Egypt: caramelized onions, French lentils, chick peas
Chimichurri Rice from Adina
- Rice
- 1 1/4 C rice
- 1 onion medium finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 C chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 1/4 C tomato sauce (10 oz)
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- Chimichurri
- 3 Tbsp parsley chopped
- 2 Tbsp cilantro chopped
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves grated
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes or to taste
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 4 Tbsp olive oil
Heat 2 T oil in heavy-bottomed pan. Cook onion about 2 mnutes on medium-low until a bit softer.
Add the rice and toast it until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir often and make sure onions do not brown too much.
Add the stock, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered on low heat about 20 minutes until rice is done (longer for brown rice).
Let rest for 5 minutes.
While rice is cooking, chop herbs finely. Combine vinegar, grated garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, cumin, and salt in a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil until the mixture emulsifies slightly. Stir in the chopped herbs.
After rice has rested, add about 3/4 of the sauce and combine gently.
Top with remaining chimichurri sauce when serving.
Quinua Salteada con Acelga (Quinoa Sautéed with Swiss Chard)
For Peruvian Wine Dinner Chez France Feb 24 2018
Quinua Hervida Simple (simple boiled quinoa)
- 1 1/3 pounds quinoa
- 2 tsp salt
Place quinoa in 3 quarts salted water at medium heat, bring to boil, stirring
occasionally. Lower heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and
drain. Makes 8 Cups.
Quinua Salteada con Acelga (sautéed quinoa with Swiss chard)
- 12-14 ounces slab Bacon, finely diced
- 8 Garlic cloves, finely minced (2 tablespoons)
- 2 medium yellow Onions (1 pound)
- 4 yellow Andean Peppers (ajis amarillos), seeded and coarsely chopped
- 1 bunch of Swiss Chard (or 2), leaves coarsely chopped, stems halved lengthwise and then cut into ¼ inch pieces
- freshly ground Black Pepper
- 8 cups simple boiled Quinoa
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin Olive Oil
Sauté bacon in large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly
browned and fat is reduced, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté until golden,
about 40 seconds. Then add onion and chiles and cook until onion is light golden,
about 6 minutes. Add black pepper. Add Swiss chard stems and cook until tender,
about 7 minutes. Add swiss chard leaves and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
Remove from heat and add cooked quinoa and olive oil. Season with salt. Makes 16 servings.
Spinach Potato Sour Cream Casserole
Prep Time 10 minutes mins, Cook Time 32 minutes mins, Total Time 42 minutes mins
Servings: 4 - 5 portions (as a side 6 portions). Calories: 546. Author: Julia
Ingredients
- 4 pounds potatoes, peeled & diced (2 kilos)
- 2 T oil, see note 1
- 1 onion (minced), see note 2
- 8 C fresh spinach leaves, see note 3
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 7 oz sour cream (200 grams), see note 4
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (or less)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 8 oz cheddar cheese (240 grams), see note 5
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400 Fahrenheit (200 Celsius).
2. Transfer peeled and diced potatoes into a pot and pour water in. Use just enough water so they all are submerged. Add salt (I used 2 teaspoons per 3 cups of water). Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to low and simmer until they are almost done (don't overcook).
3. Meanwhile: Heat oil in a large frying pan/skillet and add onion. Sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add fresh spinach in stages and sauté until all leaves are wilted. Now, stir in minced garlic and cook until it releases its aroma. Turn off the heat. In a small bowl, mix together sour cream, salt, black pepper, oregano and garlic powder until smooth.
4. Drain the water from the potatoes and combine them with the spinach and sour cream mixture (either in the pot or directly in an oven-proof dish). Pour the mixture into an oven-proof dish (see note 6) and cover with grated cheese.
5. Cook at 400° Fahrenheit (200° Celsius) until the cheese is golden brown and potatoes soft, about 25 minutes.
6. Enjoy!
Notes
1. You can use either olive oil or normal cooking oil (sunflower, vegetable).
2. I used 1 full cup of minced onion in this recipe.
3. 1 cup of spinach, packed = about 1 ounce. You will need at least 8 ounces (240 grams) of fresh spinach for this recipe. If you use less, you will end up with a lot of potatoes and only a little spinach.
4. 7 ounces of sour cream is about 3/4 cup.
5. Cheddar can be substituted with other cheese, but I prefer using this one as it adds a ton of flavor. Also, some ready-shredded cheese doesn't melt well, for that reason I buy blocks of cheese and shred it myself.
6. I used a rectangular oven-proof dish with the dimensions of 9 x 7 inches (23 x 18 cm). This dish is 3 inches (7 cm) deep. You can also use an oven proof dish that is shallower than this but to hold the amount stated in this recipe it will have to be larger in size.
7. The prep may take longer than 10 minutes, but most of it is done while the potatoes are cooking so you don't waste any extra time doing it.
https://www.happyfoodstube.com/spinach-potato-casserole/
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Baked Falafel
This falafel recipe is my favorite vegetarian main dish. I like them stuffed into pita sandwiches, but they're also delicious over salads, grain bowls, or on their own for a quick snack! Gluten-free and vegan. -Linda Lyon
- 1 C uncooked chickpeas, soaked 24 hours, drained, rinsed, and patted dry * (see note)
- 1/2 C chopped shallot or yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves (or 1/2 tsp nigella seeds)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 C chopped fresh cilantro leaves and stems, patted dry
- 2 C chopped fresh parsley leaves and stems, patted dry
- 1 T extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for spraying/brushing
Prep Time: 15 mins. Cook Time: 25 mins. Total Time: 40 mins. Serves 4.
Serve with Pita Bread, Hummus, Diced Veggies, Tomato, Cucumber, Fresh Herbs, Chopped Parsley, Fresh Mint, Pickled Red Onions, Tahini Sauce (1:1 tahini to yogurt plus lemon juice, s+p).
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large food processor, place the chickpeas (they will be plump but still raw at this point), shallot, garlic, lemon zest, cumin, coriander, salt, cayenne, baking powder, cilantro, parsley, and olive oil. Pulse until well combined but not pureed. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Let rest 30 minutes.
3. Use a 2-tablespoon scoop and your hands to form the mixture into 12 to 15 thick patties (be careful not to pack them too tight or your falafel will be dense). If they're not holding together, give the mixture a few more pulses in the food processor.
4. Place the patties on an oiled parchment sheet on the baking sheet. Use a silicone brush to brush olive oil on the top of the falafels (this is the key to making these moist and crisp since we're not frying) and bake for 14 minutes. Flip and bake for 10 to 12 minutes more or until golden brown and crisp on the outside. During the last few minutes of baking, wrap the pita in foil and warm in the oven.
5. Assemble pitas with a slather of hummus, diced veggies, falafel, herbs, pickled red onions, and generous drizzles of tahini sauce.
* Note: Canned chickpeas cannot be substituted in this recipe or your falafel will turn out mushy.
Glorious Grains Moroccan Style
Thanks to 2 Stir With Love. This dish is wonderful with Moroccan Fish with Ras El Hanout.
- Grains
- 1 C uncooked Kasha (Buckwheat)
- 1 C uncooked Quinoa
- 1 C uncooked Couscous (eliminate to be gluten free)
- 1 C uncooked Millet
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- Additions to the grains
- 1 C scallion, sliced
- 3/4 C dried apricots, diced
- 3/4 C Medjool dates, diced
- 1/2 C red onion, diced
- 1/2 C almond slivers
- 1/2 C chopped parsley
- 1/4 C chives, chopped
- 1/4 C mint, chopped
- orange wedges add lovely fresh component as an option
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- Dressing
- 3/4 C olive oil
- 1/2 C lemon juice
- 1 T lemon zest
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Cook each of the grains separately, according to the package.
While those are cooking, chop and prep all the remaining ingredients and have ready to mix together.
Once the grains are done, drain and mix them together, adding the dressing before all the other ingredients. Let it soak in.
Then add in all the remaining ingredients and toss until well combined.
This dish can be served slightly warm, room temp, or even chilled.
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Lemon Potato Salad
- 2 lbs red potatoes scrubbed and cut bite-size
- 1/2 to 1 C scallions sliced to preference
- 6 T olive oil
- 4-6 T lemon juice
- 1-2 tsp Dijon mustard
- salt & pepper
Boil potatoes to fork-tender (do not overcook), drain, add cold water and ice to cool quickly, then drain and chill.
Whip together in large bowl or serving dish the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, salt, and pepper. Stir in the potatoes. Let marinate. Before serving, toss in scallions.
Smashed Garlic Potatoes
- 1 lb baby Yukon Gold potatoes
- Kosher salt
- 4 Tbsp melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 C freshly grated Parmesan
1. Preheat oven to 425°. In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring water to a boil and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and let sit until cool enough to handle.
2. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss potatoes with melted butter, garlic, and thyme. Using bottom of a small glass or mason jar, press down on potatoes to smash them into flat patties.
3. Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with Parmesan.
4. Bake until bottoms of potatoes are beginning to crisp and Parmesan is golden, about 25 minutes.
Smashed Potatoes with Brussels Sprouts
- 1.5 lb Brussels sprouts 750 g
- 1.5 lb Potatoes 750 g
- 3 T Olive Oil
- 1/2 tsp ground Sweet Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper more or less to taste
- 1 tsp dried Rosemary [or Thyme]
- 1 tsp sea Salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground Black Pepper
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Put your baking sheet in the oven to preheat, too.
Prepare vegetables: Clean the Brussels sprouts by removing their outer leaves. Trim off the stem and halve them. Next, peel the potatoes (unless organic), cut into smaller wedges to match brussels.
Season: Mix olive oil with paprika, cayenne, rosemary/thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss the sprouts and potatoes in the seasoned oil.
Lay out the vegetables on the baking sheet, and drizzle with remaining oil mix.
Bake for about 30 minutes or until the potatoes are golden and tender and the Brussels sprouts roasted and lightly charred. Serve immediately as suggested above.
Easy Baked Potatoes
- 2 Russet potatoes, cut in half
- Oil
- Salt
Place potatoes in cold salted water, bring to a rolling boil. Boil potatoes for 5 minutes. Remove and let dry. (At this point, you can wrap the dry potato halves in foil and store in the refrigerator.) When ready to finish the potatoes, heat oven to 400 degrees. Coat potatoes including skins with any oil. Coat bottom of a metal pan with oil. Salt and place cut side down in a metal pan. Bake for 1/2 hour. Serve with salt and whatever else you would like to flavor the potato. - Doris, Texas
Potato Pancakes
Prepare:
3-4 servings instant mashed potatoes (do not add oleo!)
Add:
1 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp dried parsley
salt & pepper
Mix in:
2 eggs
2 T olive oil
Mix well. Heat 2 T olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté 4 potato pancakes at a
time. Makes 8 pancakes.
Potato Stir Fry
Scrub, dice, and boil:
2 large potatoes
Cook:
1/3 C rice
2/3 C water
Sauté in large skillet:
2 T olive oil
1 C bean sprouts (washed)
a handful of pea pods
1/2 C shredded carrots
Other additions can include: shredded cabbage, sliced onions, frozen peas,
chopped fresh broccoli, baby corn.
Push aside the pea pods and sprouts. Add:
1 T olive oil
1/2 t curry powder
1/2 t cumin
1/2 t paprika
1/2 t ginger powder
1/2 t coriander
1/2 t sesame seeds
Sauté 1 minute. Then add (optional) 1/2 C ham, diced. Stir into spices,
sprouts, and peas. Push aside. Add 1 T olive oil, then drained potatoes. Season
with salt and pepper and let cook about 5 minutes. Spoon in the rice and mix
everything together. Serve.
Potatoes!
Scrub and trim eyes from:
1 pound white potatoes, sweet potatoes, and/or yams
Slice 1/2 inch thick.
Pour into a brownie pan:
2 T olive oil
Place potatoes in oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and turn slices over
until all surfaces are coated with oil.
Arrange slices in a single layer or overlapping like fallen dominos. Bake at
425 F for 30-40 minutes -OR- for 1 1/2 to 2 hours in a slow (325 F) oven. Also
good sprinkled with basil or garlic powder prior to baking.
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Cheesy Potatoes
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled
- olive oil
- 3 T butter
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground rosemary
- 2 T flour
- 1 C whole milk
- 1/2 C sour cream
- 1 C shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp Borsari seasoned salt
- Black or white pepper, finely ground, to taste
Lightly oil a 2-quart (7x11-inch) baking dish. Cut each potato into quarters then thinly slice them. Pick up each quarter carefully, place in the dish, then flatten out with your palm to get overlapping slices. Fill the baking dish. Preheat oven to 350 F.
Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed medium sauce pan. Add the shallots and let the butter bubble them to translucency. Add the garlic and stir for 1 minute. Rub the rosemary into the mix. Add the flour and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes. Dribble in the milk stirring constantly to get a smooth sauce. Continue stirring until the sauce begins to thicken. Remove pan from heat and let sit a few minutes to cool a bit. Stir in the sour cream, Borsari, and cheese. Adjust seasoning to taste. Pour over the potatoes. Bake until potatoes are fork-tender. We bake ours ahead (preceding day or morning), let them cool completely, then reheat them uncovered for dinner. Optionally add more grated cheese on top 10 minutes before completion.
Cauche de Queso (Potato with Cheese)
For Peruvian Wine Dinner Chez France Feb 24 2018
- 1 red Onion, julienned
- 3-4 medium Tomatoes, chopped
- 1 t dried Oregano
- 1/3 t fresh Garlic
- 2 t Aji Amarillo paste
- 1 C Milk
- Andean Cheese (substituted another mild white cheddar), cut in slices
- 4 medium Potatoes, boiled and cut in thick slices (1/3 to 1/2 potato per person)
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh Parsley for garnish
This is for 4 servings. I tripled it for our dinner which also increased the cooking times listed below.
Sauté the onion and aji amarillo in olive oil over medium-high heat. When the onion is transparent (about 5 minutes) add the diced tomato, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper, and sauté for 5 more minutes, stirring constantly. Add milk, bring to a boil, turn the heat to medium-low, and cook for 5 more minutes. Add the potatoes at some point. Turn off the heat and put the cheese slices on top, without stirring. Let them melt for a few minutes (I didn't do this until right before serving). Serve the potatoes covered in the tomato and cheese mixture/sauce. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
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Aloo Gobi (Spicy Cauliflower & Potato)
For the Indian Sub-Continent Dinner at Javors in December 2012
- 2 cups of cut cauliflower (cut into small florets)
- 2 medium potatoes (cubed into bite sized pieces)
- 1/2 inch shredded ginger root
- 3 teaspoons coriander powder (dhania)
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (haldi)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper ( lal mirch)
- 3 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
- 2 green chilies (jalapeños), sliced in long pieces
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro (green coriander)
- 1/4 cup water as needed
Directions:
- In a small bowl, mix the shredded ginger, coriander powder, cayenne pepper, turmeric, and 3 tablespoons of water to make a paste.
- Heat the oil in a pan. Test the heat by adding one cumin seed to the oil; if seed crack right away, oil is ready.
- Add hing and cumin seeds to the oil after seeds crack add the bay leaves and green chilies and stir for a few seconds.
- Next, add the spice paste and stir for a minute until spices start leaving the oil.
- Add cauliflower, potatoes, 2 tablespoons of water and salt. Mix well. Cover the pan and let it cook on medium heat for about 15 to 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Make sure to stir gently every 3 to 4 minutes.
- Lastly, add the mango powder and fresh cilantro (green coriander). Mix everything and cover for a minute. Adjust the salt to your taste.
If adding red bell peppers, do so at the end of the recipe as they cook quickly. Making a paste with the spices will prevent the spices from burning.
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Better Burritos
1 can (16 oz) Fat-Free Refried Beans (Frijoles
Refritos)
8 oz Taco Sauce or Chunky Salsa (choose your favorite)
2 C cooked rice (amount can vary)
Corn or flour tortillas
Chopped, fresh tomatoes, Shredded lettuce, Salsa
Microwave the beans and salsa; stir. Mix in the rice. Fill tortillas. Zap
briefly (30-60 sec.). Garnish with fresh veggies and cold salsa.
Tortilla Casserole (Laurel)
- salsa, 12-oz jar medium or mild
- corn tortillas, 6-inch
- shredded cheddar or Mexican 4-cheese mixture
- black beans, 15.5-oz can
Rinse the beans in a strainer. Fry them in a skillet until they dry out and split.
In an oven-proof casserole dish, spoon salsa, then 2 or 3 tortillas, then beans, then cheese. Repeat to fill the dish. Bake at 350 F for 30-45 minutes. Optionally could add sautéed chicken bits seasoned with southwestern spices.
Pork or Turkey Udon / Soba
- 1# fresh udon or 8 oz. dried udon or soba
- 1 T extra-virgin olive oil
- 1# ground pork
- 1/2 tsp Diamond Crystal or 1/4 tsp Morton kosher salt
- 3 T hoisin sauce
- 1 1/4 C store-bought tomatillo salsa (such as Sabor Mexicano)
- 2 T unsalted butter
- 2/3 C chopped cilantro, plus leaves with tender stems for garnish
- Thinly sliced radishes & lime slices (for garnish).
Step 1 Cook 1 lb. fresh udon or 8 oz. dried udon according to package directions; drain and set aside.
Step 2 Heat 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add 1 lb. ground pork and 1/2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1/4 tsp. Morton kosher salt; cook, breaking up meat into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon, until mostly cooked through, about 3 minutes.
Add 3 Tbsp. hoisin sauce and cook until meat is coated and caramelized, about 2 minutes.
Add 1-1/4 cups store-bought tomatillo salsa and cook, stirring, until combined and heated through, about 1 minute.
Add 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter and reserved udon and cook, tossing to combine, about 1 minute.
Remove from heat and mix in 2/3 cup chopped cilantro.
Step 3 Divide udon among 4 shallow bowls and top with thinly sliced radishes and cilantro leaves with tender stems.
From https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/ba-syn-pork-and-tomatillo-udon
Vegetarian Moussaka
This recipe is based partly on Evelyn Patterson's Moussaka in her 1954 book, Meals for Guests (Ann Arbor MI) and partly on Turkish moussaka recipes that incorporate potatoes. Then I winged it on the tomato-mushroom sauce.
- 3/4 C chopped onion
- Olive oil
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 4 oz mushrooms drained
- 2-3 tsp fines herbes
- 2-3 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 C red wine
- 1# russet potato peeled & sliced thin 1/8”
- 1# eggplant sliced thin 1/8”
- 6 T butter
- 6 T flour
- 1 C heavy cream
- 1 C milk
- 2 C shredded cheeses
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste
Sauté onion in olive oil. Add tomato sauce, mushrooms, herbs, spices, red wine. Stir and reduce.
Parboil potatoes in salted water for 5 minutes. Drain and cool in cold water.
Toss eggplant slices in generous amount of olive oil and some salt. Bake on cookie sheets at 350F for 8 minutes then flip over and bake 8-10 minutes until eggplant is translucent and tender.
Melt butter, whisk in flour, bubble together. Whisk in cream then milk slowly until bechamel is smooth. Stir in cheese and nutmeg and continue stirring until sauce is smooth. Adjust taste with salt and pepper.
Layer eggplant, tomato sauce, potatoes repeatedly. Pour bechamel on top. Bake for 1 hour at 350F. Let set 10-15 minutes or refrigerate overnight to meld flavors before reheating.
Vegan Gluten-Free Timpano
The movie, Big Night, features a giant Timpano ( Big Night Timpano Recipe ). Making the timpano is a 2-day enterprise; one estimate was 17 hours. That is a fair estimate if you make everything from scratch. JZ and I had made a traditional meat-cheese-pasta timpano in San Antonio in a cooking class in 3 hours using prepared sauce and other conveniences the class provided (such as sous chefs to boil eggs).
For a wine dinner with friends in Halifax, I was making the Timpano featured in Big Night when Z commented that friends were coming who were gluten-free and vegan. Uh...timpano is all about marinara sauce with pasta, meatballs, cheese, sausage, eggs...what to do? I searched the almight web for "vegan gluten-free timpano" and lo and behold found a vegan timpano: www.oneingredientchef.com/vegan-timpano/ . It starts out, "You know those mornings where you wake up at 4:00 a.m., jump out of bed and think to yourself, 'I sure would like to spend the next 17 hours making dinner'? Well, I’ve got just the recipe for you!" They had me at "4:00 a.m."
Of course, I had to remove the gluten, and I had to test the recipe. My test timpano was good, but I did not like the crust which I'd constructed without gluten in some forgettable way. So I made the final version with thin strips of grilled zucchini to hold it together instead of a crust. It was good! Especially the faux sausage, although there was distinct division along eggplant-loving lines. That is, my dad and I who love eggplant loved the faux sausage while my mom and Z who despise the 'slimy blob' (sigh) were unimpressed by the faux sausage.
Timpano has 4 components: sauce (ragu or marinara), pasta (ziti with provolone and pecorino romano or ricotta-stuffed pasta shells), meats (sausage, meatballs, salami, and hard-boiled eggs), and outer crust. You make all the components then layer everything inside the crust, and end with pouring 2 cups sauce and 6 beaten eggs over the filling. That's a big Timpano, full of dairy, animals, and gluten. I made something much smaller, minus the animals and gluten, and it came out delicious. Here is what I did for the sausage/meatballs.
Vegan Sausage for Timpano
- 1 1/2 cups diced eggplant
- 1 1/2 cups diced tempeh
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 2-3 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Dice the eggplant, crumble the tempeh into small bite-sized chunks. Heat 1 Tblsp olive oil in pan over medium heat. Then, throw in the eggplant and tempeh. Drizzle in the soy sauce and maple syrup along with about 1/2 tsp (to start) of each spice. Toss to evenly coat. Allow to simmer over medium heat until the pieces are evenly coated and slightly caramelized. Taste and adjust spices as needed. Set aside.
For the ricotta-stuffed pasta, I uses a good hollow GF pasta (lentil ziti, for example) and a mixture that featured cayenne-tomato soy or cashew cheese spread plus added herbs, with or without daiya mozzarella-style shreds. I did not stuff the pastas....just tossed it all together. Use any marinara sauce. I added sautéed mushrooms to mine. Add 1/4 to 1/2 C water as well so the dish remains moist during baking.
For the crust, I sliced zucchini very thin, like bacon strips, tossed them in olive oil, and roasted them to a pleasing brownness. These lined the dish I filled with pasta, sausage, and marinara. Then more zucchini strips lay on top to close the timpano. The original timpano can appear in colorful layers of red, green, and white. To get that effect, I might try a green pesto - pasta layer, a red marinara - sausage layer, and the white chicotta - pasta layer, using a non-tomato vegan cheese spread spiced with garlic. Next time...
Bake at 350 until heated through--for a small one, about 45 minutes. Cover to keep the moisture in. Let the timpano rest before dinner.
Welsh Tatws with Leeks (Potatoes)
- 3-6 slices Bacon, finely sliced
- 6 Leeks shafts, carefully washed and sliced thinly
- 3 Yukon Gold Potatoes, washed and diced
- Onion, chopped
- Carrots, chopped or sliced
- Butter, 1 pat
- 2-3 C broth
- Black pepper, freshly ground
- Parsley or thyme or rosemary
Sauté bacon in a very large skillet. Push to edge of pan. Add the butter then the leeks. Sauté leeks 6 or 7 minutes. Add potatoes, onion, carrots, and broth. Cover and cook over medium low heat until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Season with black pepper and one or more traditional British Isles herbs.
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Balsamic Asparagus Salad
- 1 heart of Romaine Lettuce
- 1 pound fresh Asparagus, cleaned &
steamed 5 min.
- 1 6-inch seedless Cucumber, peeled and
sliced
- 1 C chopped Tomatoes
- 1 sweet Yellow Pepper, julienned
- 1/2 C Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/4 C Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 C Sugar
- 1-2 cloves minced Garlic
- 1 t Bouquet Garni
- 1/4 t Salt
- Freshly ground Pepper
Mix all
vinaigrette ingredients together. Add all the vegetables except
the Romaine. Let marinate, tossing occasionally. Add
lettuce and toss immediately before serving.
John's Bean Salad
1 can Green Beans
1 can Yellow Wax Beans
1 can Dark Red Kidney Beans
1 can Garbanzos (Chick Peas)
Drain beans; put into large bowl. Add:
1 1/2 C cider vinegar
3/4 C sugar
1 tsp. salt (optional)
Mix well. Cover. Refrigerate at least 2 hours, overnight is best.
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Greek Salad
- 3 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 2 cups torn romaine lettuce
- 2 tomatoes, seeded, and chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced, pitted (or 12
whole) Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled
feta cheese
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Cook rigatoni in boiling water, according to package directions, until al
dente (about 14 minutes). Immediately drain and rinse with cold water, then
drain well. In a large bowl, combine pasta, romaine, tomatoes, olives and feta
cheese. For dressing, mix olive oil, vinegar, oregano, onion powder and pepper.
Pour dressing over salad and toss gently. Cover and chill for several hours.
Toss again just before serving.
Horiatiki - Traditional Greek Village Salad for An Aegean Détente Wine Dinner
- Tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Capers
- Kalamata, pitted
- Green pepper (optional)
- Feta in brine
- Red wine vinegar
We followed the instructions from our Greek friend Georgette: best tomatoes & cucumbers you can find, capers, Kalamta pitted olives, no onions, green pepper optional, Feta in brine and red wine vinegar for the vinaigrette. I found good organic cucumbers from Mexico at the co-op and tomatoes from long wind farm. (Not bad for winter.) - Lynne Weinstein & Billy Strauss
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Puntarella Salad from Wine Spectator Aug 2011
- 8 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- 2 whole salted anchovies, rinsed & de-spined, or 4 fillets
- 1 tomato from a can of peeled San Marzano, cored & chopped
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- salt and fresh black pepper
- 2 ribs celery, cut into very thin strips 3-4 in long
- 1/2 to 1 head puntarella (or 2 sm head curly endive), trimmed, leaves separated and cut in thirds on diagonal
- 1/2 to 1 C Italian parsley leaves
- 1/3 to 1/2 C thinly shaved Parmesan
1. For the dressing, put 2 T EVOO, garlic, and anchovies in a small pot over medium heat. Simmer until anchovies break up, about 1 min. Add tomato and reduce heat. Simmer gently 3-4 mins, until the tomato breaks down somewhat.
2. Let cool 2-3 mins. Discard the garlic. Stir in vinegar and remaining 6 T EVOO. Whisk vigorously or puree. Season to taste with salt & pepper.
3. For the salad, refrigerate the celery in ice water until slightly curled, 30-40 mins. Drain, pat dry, toss with the puntarella (or endive) and parsely.
4. Add about half of the dressing to the salad bowl and toss until mixed. Add more as needed. Season to taste. Divide equally among chilled plates. Top with shaved Parmesan. Serves 6-8.
Taco Salad
Cook:
1 C brown rice
2 C water
1/2 to 1 t each of garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and
paprika
Mix with:
1 C mild chunky salsa
1/2 C non-fat Catalina salad dressing
1 C (1/2 can) Bush's Chili Hot Beans
Layer into a brownie pan :
Baked corn chips
Shredded lettuce, sliced scallions, chopped tomatoes, shredded sharp cheddar
(total amount: 2 oz)
Beans mixture.
Make at least 2 layers of each type for 6 or more layers in all. Serve with
extra baked corn chips (non-fat).
Waldorf Salad
- 2 C apples, cored and chopped small
- 1 C seedless grapes
- 1 C walnuts halves or coarsely chopped
- 1/2 to 1 C celery, thinly sliced or chopped small
- 1/4 C mayo
- 1/4 to 1/2 C whipped cream or yogurt or sour cream
- 2-3 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp sugar
Combine all ingredients.
POULTRY
Water Chestnut Chicken Patties and Ginger Noodle Salad
1 to 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, shredded/thinly sliced and chopped
8-oz can of water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 to 2 bunches scallions, chopped (divided)
1 to 2 C fresh cilantro, chopped (divided)
1 jalapeño, minced (divided)
3 to 8 oz bean thread or rice noodles (1/4-inch wide noodles)
1/2 to 1 English cucumber, halved and thinly sliced
1 firm-ripe mango, thinly sliced and cross-cut
1-3 cloves garlic, minced
1-3 tsp fresh ginger root, minced / grated
6 T seasoned rice vinegar
1 tsp brown sugar
3 Tb 5-chili oil / sesame oil (or other oil) (divided)
1-1/4 tsp salt
Cayenne pepper
Chop/slice/mince all ingredients.
Noodles: soak in cold water until soft (about 15 minutes); drain. Boil for 2 minutes; drain and chill immediately with cold water.
Salad: Whisk together the rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of 5-chili and/or sesame oil, brown sugar, and cayenne to taste, with the garlic and ginger root. Toss this dressing with half the scallions, half the cilantro, half the jalapeño, the mango, and the cucumber.
Chicken patties: Put about 1 tablespoon each of 5-chili oil and sesame oil into a large skillet; heat to fragrance. Using your hands, mix together the raw chicken, water chestnuts, half the scallions, half the cilantro, half the jalapeño, 1-1/4 tsp salt, and cayenne pepper to taste. Form 6-9 patties (half the chicken mixture) and cook them in the spiced oil about 3 minutes on a side. Place on a platter in low oven to keep warm. Make the remaining patties.
Toss the noodles with the salad; serve with the chicken patties.
Other options ñ carrots thinly sliced or julienned, red onion thinly sliced, a juiced lime in the salad, chopped peanuts on the salad, peanut butter in the chicken patties
Variable quantities: We like it with more cilantro, jalapeño, garlic & ginger, and less noodle and cucumber than the original recipe called for. Original recipe did not include the brown sugar or cayenne or 5-chili oil.
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Asian Chicken Cabbage Salad
- 3 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 lb. cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup carrots, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped
- For the Chili-Lime Dressing:
- 1 tsp. hot chili flakes
- 3 tsp. sugar
- 3 Tbsp. Lime juice
- 1 Tbsp. Asian fish sauce*(or lemon juice)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp. sesame seed oil
This salad gets better a day later, after the flavors marinate.
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine cabbage, chicken, carrots, cilantro, and green onions.
2. In a small bowl, combine the hot chili flakes, sugar, lime juice, fish sauce* and water; stir until sugar dissolves.
3. Before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Top with peanuts and serve.
Per serving: 185 Calories, 11g Fat, 398 mg Sodium, 13 g Carb (4g fiber), 11g Protein
*For a more low-sodium option, use lemon juice in place of Fish Sauce!
(Serves 4)
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Quick Chix
As a single mom in Ann Arbor, I wanted my kids to have good lunches from home but
had little time in the mornings. So I would cook some spiced chicken on the
weekend and freeze it. Then in the morning, I made sandwiches with the frozen
chicken bits and insulated them (newspaper or lined lunchboxes). By noon,
the sandwiches were thawed yet fresh. Here are a few flavor ideas.
Quick Chix I. Kashmir
Cut 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 1/2-inch wide strips.
Mix with the following spices:
1 t onion powder
1/2 t salt
1/2 t cardamom
1/2 t mace
1/2 t cinnamon
1/2 t nutmeg
1/2 t cumin
1/2 t cloves (ground)
1/2 t ginger powder
1/8 t cayenne
Note: If you like it spicier, increase amounts to 1 teaspoon except cayenne.
Sauté in 2 T olive oil. Good hot or cold or dipped in garlic-yogurt sauce.
Garlic Yogurt Sauce
1/2 C plain yogurt
1 or 2 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
1/2 t salt
Quick Chix II. Curry
Cook 1 C rice with 2 C water and 1/2 C raisins,
seasoned with 1 t curry powder and 1/2 t salt.
Cut 1 lb. chicken fillets in 1/2 inch strips.
Mix chicken well with:
1 t onion powder
1/2 t pepper
1/4 t garlic powder
3/4 t curry powder
Sauté in 2 T olive or peanut oil.
Serve over rice with chutney as a garnish.
Quick Chix IIb. Saucy Curry
For a creamy sauce, stir into the above:
1/2 t curry powder
1/2 t onion powder
1/4 t garlic powder
1 C dry white wine
Stir and heat to boiling. Turn off heat. Mix in:
1 C non-fat yoghurt or non-fat sour cream.
Quick Chix III.
Spicy Lemon Chicken
Cut 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken fillets into 1/2 inch strips.
Mix together:
1/2 C flour
1/8 t garlic powder
1/2 t ginger powder
1/2 t pepper
1 t salt
optional: 1 t lemon zest
Dredge chicken in this mixture and sauté in 2 T peanut oil plus a few drops of
chili oil. Squeeze a lemon over the chicken. Good with rice, noodles, or in
sandwiches.
Quick Chix IV.
Could Be African...
Trim & slice into 1/16-inch strips:
1 pound chicken fillets
Mix in a bowl with the chicken:
2 T peanut butter (natural!)
2 T peanut oil
1/8 tsp. Louisiana Hot Sauce
1 Tbl. Cardamom
1/4 C lime juice
1/4 C dried fruits (raisins, apples, dates, figs, prunes)
1 medium onion, diced.
Marinate 30-60 minutes. Sauté. Serve over rice which was cooked with 1 T peanut
oil plus parsley, sage, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper.
Quick Chix V.
Mexican Chix
Slice 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken fillets
into 1/4 inch wide strips.
Mix with:
1 1/4 t onion powder
1/8 t garlic powder
1/2 t salt
1 t chili powder
1/4 t cumino
a few grains cayenne
Sauté in 2 T olive oil. Serve with Mexican rice, frijoles refritos, and baked
corn chips and salsa.
Quick Chix VI.
Ginger Chix & Green Bean Rice
Cut 1 lb. chicken fillets into strips. Marinate
in:
Juice from 1 can pineapple chunks
1/2 C Marsala or Sherry
1/4 C soy sauce
1 T brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 T fresh grated ginger root (or 1-2 tsp. powdered ginger)
Cook:
1 1/2 C rice
3 C water
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 T peanut oil
After about 15 minutes, add 1 1/2 C frozen green beans to the rice pot. Now
sauté the chicken in peanut oil in a skillet, with the pineapple chunks. When
the chicken and pineapple are nicely browned, add and boil down the extra
marinade. Watch the rice! Serve the chicken and pineapple over the beans and
rice.
Quick Chix VII.
Creole Chicken
Cut 1 pound of chicken fillet into 1/2-inch strips.
Mix with the following spices:
- 1 T paprika
- 1/4 t salt
- 1 t onion powder
- 1/2 t garlic powder
- 1/2 t ground black pepper
- 1/2 t ground coriander
- 1/2 t thyme leaves, pulverized
- 1/4 t oregano leaves, pulverized
- 1/8 t ground hot red pepper
Sauté over high heat
in 1 T olive oil.
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Gallopavo Balls (Turkey, Gluten-free)
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 12 oz riced cauliflower-peas-carrots mix, thawed
- 1 cup instant oatmeal (if 5-minute: food-processed)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 oz grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1-2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Rosemary and/or other herbs, chopped
- Cayenne 1/8 tsp or to taste
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 C olive oil
Preheat oven to 375F. Mix all ingredients. Form 1-inch balls. Line 2 pans with parchment. Place balls on parchment. Bake about 20 minutes until instant-read thermometer inserted in a meatball registers 165 F.
Using fresh broccoli or cauliflower is also lovely. Cook and rice/finely chop it.
Other recipes suggest:
1# turkey, 1/3 C parmesan, 1/3 C Italian-seasoned bread crumbs, 3 T fresh herbs finely chopped, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp each: garlic-onion-oregano-red & black peppers, 1 lg egg, 1.5 T olive oil, s&p. Bake 375F for 15 minutes or until 165F on instant-read thermometer.
1# turkey, 1 egg, 1/2 tsp each: cumin-oregano-onion-garlic-fresh parsley, sesame oil, 2 scallions/white onion minced, s&p. Broil on HIGH for 10 minutes or until cooked through.
1# turkey, 1 C Italian bread crumbs, 1 sm onion diced, 2 lg eggs, 1/4 C milk, 3 cloves garlic, 1/2 tsp s & 1/4 tsp pepper. Bake 400F 15-20 minutes.
1# turkey, 1/3 C bread crumbs, 3-4 T milk, 1/2 C finely shredded parmesan, 1/4 C minced onion, 2 t minced garlic, 2 T chopped parsley, 2 T fresh basil chopped, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1 large egg yolk, 3/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper. Bake 450F 10 minutes.
2# turkey, 1 C bread crumbs or rolled oats, 2/3 C minced onion, 1/2 C parsley chopped, 2 large eggs, 3 cloves garlic minced, 2 tsp Worcestershire, 1/2 tsp basil, 1/2 tsp oregano, s&p, 1/4 C olive oil for frying. Bake 400F ~20 minutes.
Vegetarian versions use brown rice with the riced cauliflower and egg and breadcrumbs. Vegan version uses a flax egg with tempeh or chickpeas (but no cauliflower), or black beans and walnuts and roasted mushrooms with the oats (https://www.loveandlemons.com/vegan-meatballs/), or chickpeas and brown rice flour with couscous (https://thevegan8.com/easy-vegan-meatballs/), or flax meal with mushrooms and chickpeas (https://veganhuggs.com/vegan-meatballs/#recipe).
Why this name? Gallopavo - "rooster-peacock" - is the latin name for wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo). Somehow "turkey balls" just sounded bad.
Chicken and a Brick
- 1 3-pound chicken (organic, if possible), rinsed, dried, and butterflied
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- Fresh-ground black pepper
- 4 large sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme
- 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 garlic cloves, unpeeled, lightly smashed
1. Tuck the bird's wings back and under themselves so that they lie flat against the breast. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with the kosher salt and pepper. Rub, and then press, the rosemary into both sides so it remains in contact with the meat.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Put the chicken in the skillet, skin side up. Place one or two foil-wrapped bricks on top of the chicken; or use a heavy skillet, about 2 inches smaller in diameter than the skillet you are cooking in. (If you don't have a heavy enough pan -- 4 to 5 pounds - use another smooth bottomed item, such as a saucepan. Balance it on the bird and add heavy objects to weight the pan down, such as a can or two, or a 5-pound bag of sugar, or a rock.)
3. Cook the chicken for 10 minutes, or until the underside is brown. Remove the weights, and with tongs, turn the chicken over; replace the weights. Nestle the garlic cloves around the bird, and continue cooking until the skin is crisp and brown, about 12 minutes. The bird is done when an instant-reading thermometer reads 170 F in the thigh. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes. If desired, pour the pan juices over the bird when serving.
One of our favorite everyday chicken recipes is chicken and a brick: easy, fairly quick and delicious! This is a traditional Italian technique of cooking a whole chicken under a brick. You need only a large skillet and some weights. "The result is succulent chicken -- both white meat and dark -- with a delectable crisp skin, and with much more flavor than the ubiquitous boneless breast; loss of bones always means loss of flavor." The dish takes about 10 minutes of actual work and about 30 minutes unattended cooking time, during which time, "You can have a cocktail and put the rest of your meal together, as your home fills with a lovely fragrance." - I-tien, Washington DC
TURMERIC ROASTED CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATOES
- 2 large shallots, peeled and quartered
- 2 sweet potatoes or yams, peeled, sliced 1-inch thick and quartered (14 oz)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 skinless chicken drumsticks, on the bone
- 4 skinless chicken thighs, on the bone
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon Herbs De Provence or poultry seasoning
- 1/3 cup white wine or chicken broth
INSTRUCTIONS
Caramelized sweet potatoes and shallots are the bed for roasted chicken thighs and legs that come together in this one-pot healthy chicken dinner.
Preheat the oven to 425F. In a large mixing bowl, toss the shallots, yams, together with the garlic, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, ginger, 1 teaspoon salt, and olive oil until thoroughly combined.
Spoon the mixture into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish or casserole pan and arrange in an even layer. Add the chicken to the mixing bowl and season with lemon juice and remaining 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon turmeric, and Herbs de Provence; toss to coat well. Transfer the chicken legs to the baking dish over the vegetables. Drizzle any of the remaining marinade over the top of the chicken and pour the wine around the sides of the dish.
Cover with foil and roast 45 minutes; turn chicken and sweet potatoes, and finish, uncovered, until the chicken is fork-tender and the sweet potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve. YIELD: 4 SERVINGS of 2 pieces chicken and 1/2 sweet potato (516 kcal). -Monique, Grand Prairie
Arroz Con Pollo
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4-6 chicken breasts
- 1 medium Spanish or regular onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 green pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 oz. crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- 14 oz can chicken broth
- 3 cups of water
Sauté onion, green pepper and garlic in oil. Remove, brown chicken breasts. Drain oil. Add remaining ingredients and cook.
Good with Spanish rice. I mix in peas and pimento for a colorful and whole meal with salad and bread. This was my mom's recipe from when we lived in Panama. It is easy and good. - Linda, Texas
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FISH & SEAFOOD
Salmon Pasta Salad
GRILL/BROIL:
MIX:
- 6 T Olive Oil
- 6 T Lemon Juice
- 3 T Capers
- 1 or 2 T Garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp Dill
- Salt & Pepper
- 1/4 C Red Onion, very thinly sliced
- 1 Avocado, diced
- 1 Seedless Cucumber, sliced
COOK:
Flake cooked salmon, removing all bones, skin, and fatty grey meat. Toss
with dressing. Drain pasta & rinse with cold water, then mix into salad.
Enjoy!
Salmon with Sweet Pepper Relish
- 4 salmon filets (with or without skin), be sure to dry fish with paper towels well beforehand
- 2 sweet peppers (red, yellow, orange), chopped
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- chopped garlic if desired
- 4 tbl capers (drained but a little juice is OK)
- 1 tbl Dijon mustard
- 1/4 C Marsala
- olive oil as needed (probably about 1/2 cup—or more)
- salt and pepper to taste
In one large, preferably nonstick frying pan, heat about 1/4 C of olive oil. Add salt and pepper. When oil is hot, add chopped peppers, onion, and garlic (if used). Stir as they fry and soften. When they are soft and cooked (at least 5 minutes), add drained capers. Stir and cook a bit more. Turn the heat up, then add the mustard and the Marsala. Stir and cook until the Marsala has cooked down by about half. Set aside.
In second large frying pan (can use the first one with the sauce dumped out), heat another 1/4 to 1/2 C of olive oil on medium-high heat. When it is hot, add the salmon, skin side down. Be sure to press the salmon into the hot oil with a spatula during the first two minutes of cooking to be sure the salmon is getting evenly cooked. Cook about six minutes, then flip the fish. Cook till an instant thermometer reads 120 or 130F. Remove from pan, allow to rest.
Serve the salmon with relish on top (4 servings).
More about pan-frying fish from Serious Eats.
Options: Pan-fried salmon is also great with Cilantro Pesto.
In a food processor, blend 2-4 cups washed, dried cilantro, about 1/4 C nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans, pine nuts are all good), a clove or two of garlic (optional), a lot of olive oil, and about 1/4 C lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. Keep tasting the pesto to get the combination of ingredients the way you like it best.
Cilantro pesto goes with absolutely everything. You can thin it with even more lemon juice if you like. Great on all meats and veggies, as well as on rice, potatoes…everything.
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Salmon Kebobs with Garlic, Potatoes, and Mushrooms
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12 oz package of frozen Copper River Marinated Sockeye Salmon "Zesty Grilled"
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5 cloves garlic, crudely minced
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1/8 C fresh rosemary needles, slightly crushed in the dish
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1/8 C jalapeños cut into small strips
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1/4 C olive oil (extra virgin first cold pressed)
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Thaw salmon in fridge for a few hours then mix with olive oil, garlic, peppers and rosemary in a large dish and let marinate for an hour on the counter. When able, cut the salmon filets in half lengthwise then remove the skin and cut the fillets into cubes. Stir occasionally.
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12 tiny potatoes (1/2-inch to 1-inch diameter)
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12 button or baby bell mushrooms
Sauté the cleaned potatoes and mushrooms in olive oil until browned. Remove mushrooms when they are browned but still plump. Cook potatoes until soft. Set aside.
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1/2 C (or so) sweet yellow onion, cut into 1-inch triangles
When everything is room temperature, assemble the skewers, alternating salmon, onion, mushrooms and potatoes. Lay them on a small shallow broiling pan. Put the leftover pieces on the pan as well. Pour the oil marinade over everything. Heat the broiler. Broil 8 minutes on the first side, flip the skewers (can ignore the free pieces), broil 4-5 minutes on the 2nd side.
Blackened Salmon Casserole
- 1-2 # salmon fillets, skinned & cut
into cubes
- ~1/4 batch blackening spices per pound of salmon
- 2 C brown rice
- 4 C water
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red/orange pepper, julienned
- 1-2 T. blackening
- olive oil
The Rice:
Sauté the onions and peppers in olive oil until limp and browned. Cook the
rice, water, and 1-2 T of blackening spices in a rice cooker or other suitable
pot as usual.
The Fish: Skin
the salmon fillets. Cut into pieces. Pour 2-4 T of olive oil onto a plate. Pour
a small heap of blackening spice mix onto another plate. You want to dip the
salmon in the oil, let it drip, then dip or roll it in the spices (at least 2
sides of each piece of fish) without getting the spices wet. [OR spray with
olive oil & dip in spices] Replenish your heap of spices as needed. Dip all
the salmon and lay the pieces in a large (cold) skillet. When they are all
ready, turn the heat on medium-high, and cook 2-3 minutes per side.
The Casserole:
Assemble the vegetables, rice, and fish in layers or mixed all together, as you
prefer. Or serve attractively arranged on a platter. This dish requires a lot
of prep time but reheats very well.
Quicker Blackened Chicken or Shrimp or Fish:
Mix up the blackening spices. Store in refrigerator. Prep boneless skinless
chicken, cut into strips or pieces, or fish fillets, or shrimp. Mix the meat
with the spices at the rate of about 2 T spice mix per pound. Sauté in a little
olive oil over a hot flame.
Scallops in Yuzu-Habanero Sauce
- The Sauce:
- 2 T yuzu puree
- 2 T habanero lime syrup
- 1-2 T vinegar to taste
- 1 T dandan
- 2 T tamari
- 2 T white miso (was butter), last
- Meats:
- 2 strips bacon, cut into pieces
- 6 scallops
- 3-4 shiitake sliced (optional)
- Black and red peppers or gochubaru flakes or BBQ 3000 to taste
- Garnish:
- Scallion, sliced
Pan #1: scallops with bacon.
In non-stick pan sauté 2 strips bacon cut into pieces. Push aside. Add shiitake (add olive oil if needed) & saute until nearly done. Sauté 6 scallops in the bacon grease/oil. Sprinkle black & red pepper or BBQ 3000 or gochugaru flakes on scallops.
Pan #2: yuzu-habanero sauce.
In 2nd pan gently heat the yuzu puree, habanero-lime syrup, vinegar, DanDan chili sauce, and tamari. Simmer, turn off heat, then stir in butter.
Plate scallops on forbidden rice then pour sauce over, garnish with sliced scallions.
We had this over black rice, but fried polenta rounds & sautéed greens are good options. Pile it up on the plate and drizzle on the sauce.
Inspired by Las Vegas appetizer and https://oliveoilmarketplace.com/balsamic-butter/.
South American Fish in Banana Leaves with 2 Salsas
- 3 very ripe plantains - cut each into 8 thin slabs (4 per half), sautÇ until golden in the oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for the plantains
- 8 pieces Red Snapper fillet, skinless (2 lbs total)
- Banana leaves, cut into 18 inch lengths
SALSA to cook on fish - puree together in a blender:
- 1/4 cup coconut milk, light or regular
- Juice of 3 limes
- 1/2 C cilantro - wash, remove stems, wash, and dry a day ahead.
- 1/4 C jalapeño minced
- 1-2 T ginger root grated
- 1/2 C sweetened coconut
- Salt & pepper
SALSA to serve with the fish:
- 1/2 mango, peeled then cubed
- 1/4 C cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1/4 C jalapño, minced
- zest from 1 lime
Place a layer of sautéed plantains on each leaf, add the raw fish, spoon on the pureed green salsa, wrap each packet snugly, place packets on a Hot Grill for 5 minutes per side. Leaves will burn a bit.
Put together a fresh mango salsa to spoon over the cooked and plated fish: 1/2 Mango cubed, 1/4 C Cilantro leaves, 1/4 C Jalapeño minced, 1 Lime's Zest.
Empty wrappers onto dinner plates so guests avoid steam burns. Spoon a tablespoon or two of the fresh mango salsa on each and enjoy!
Optional: toasted coconut to sprinkle on top.
Based on this recipe which was found on a South American Food site, http://southamericanfood.about.com/od/maincourses/r/Grilled-Fish-With-Plantain-And-Coconut-Salsa-In-Banana-Leaves, although the URL now directs to The Spruce Eats Thai Fish Baked in Banana Leaves, https://www.thespruceeats.com/thai-fish-fillet-baked-in-banana-leaf-3217405.
Greek Olive Fish
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 T olive oil (can use oil from sun-dried toms)
- 4 sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, drained and chopped
- 1 8-oz can chopped tomatoes with chilis
- 1 C broth
- 1/4 C olive tapenade or minced kalamata olives
- 1 lb haddock, thawed and cut in 4 pieces
- 1/2 can black beans drained
- smoked paprika
Prepare your starch and veggies to be ready when the fish is done.
Heat olive oil, sauté garlic 1-2 minutes. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Add broth, tomatoes with chilis, olives. Heat to gentle boil and let simmer 2-3 minutes. Nestle the fish pieces in the sauce and sprinkle each piece with smoked paprika. Cover and cook until fish is done (6-8 minutes). Serve over spinach noodles or with fried or butter baked chunks of potatoes and veggies. On 3/12/2022 we steamed sliced brussels sprouts, cooled them, and tossed them in lemon vinaigrette with a few pistachios.
Salmon Soba
- INGREDIENTS
- 2 tbs light soy sauce
- 2 tbs caster sugar or 1/4 C pineapple juice
- 4 x 150g skinless salmon fillets, pin-boned
- 250g dried soba noodles
- 200g green beans, trimmed OR sugar snap peas
- GARNISH
- 2 oranges, peeled, thinly sliced into rounds [or 1]
- 1 green chilli, thinly sliced [jalapeño]
- 1 tbs toasted black or white sesame seeds [or tahini]
- CITRUS DRESSING
- 1-2 Asian (red) eschalots, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup (60ml) yuzu (or grapefruit juice or juice & pulp of 1/2 grapefruit)
- 1 tbs finely grated ginger
- Finely grated zest and juice of 1 orange and 1 lime
METHOD
1. Combine soy sauce and sugar/juice and tahini in a shallow dish. Add salmon and gently toss to coat. Set aside.
2. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Cook noodles according to packet instructions, adding beans for the last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
3. While noodles are cooking, heat a non-stick frypan over medium heat. Add the salmon with its marinade and cook, turning halfway, for 5-6 minutes or until golden and just cooked through.
4. For the dressing, place all ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine. Warm gently in microwave.
5. Divide beans and noodles among serving bowls. Top with salmon, garnish (orange slices, chilis, sesame seeds), and dressing. Serve immediately.
From Jamie Oliver at
https://www.delicious.com.au/recipes/salmon-soba-ginger-citrus-dressing/jbNvdQ0j?r=recipes/collections/ilal201q
Maple Salmon
- 1/4 C maple syrup
- 2 Tbs soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 C olive oil
- 2 Tbs dried chives or chopped green onions
- 1 pound salmon
Mix the marinade and pour over salmon. Marinate for 30 minutes or longer, meat side down. If doing more than 1 pound, increase the marinade to adequately cover what you have. This is not per pound as at some point one gets way too much marinade. For 2 large half salmon I make about triple the amount. I do cut the oil at this quantity. It will taste good no matter what. -Heidi Schmitt
Crab Lemon Pasta
- 2-3 servings of soba or other noodles
- 2 T olive oil
- 2 T butter
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-2 red Thai or Fresno chili thinly sliced
- 1/2 fennel bulb thinly sliced and chopped
- 2 T lemon zest
- 2 T lemon juice
- 6 oz can of crab
- 1/3 C fresh mint or basil, chiffonaded
- 1-2 tsp fennel fluff, chopped
- red pepper flakes
Cook the soba according to package directions. Pour 2 C of the pasta water into a pyrex cup then drain and immediately cool the noodles in a cold water bath. Massage the soba to remove excess starch. Drain.
Heat 1 T butter and 1 T olive oil. Sauté the garlic, chilis, and fennel bulb slices for 2 minutes. Add 1 T lemon juice and 1/4 C pasta water. Stir and heat 2 minutes. Add the soba noodles plus 1/2 C pasta water. Heat to medium high, tossing and stirring (about 2-3 minutes). Add remaining olive oil, butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest, the crab, half the mint/basil, and more chilis as desired. Taste and adjust salt as needed. Sprinkle with remaining mint, fennel top, lemon juice (and red pepper flakes).
Almond and Lemon Tilapia
- 1/2 C almonds, chopped
- 2 T butter (optional)
- zest of 1/2 lemon
- 3 tilapia fillets
- salt and pepper
- 1 T olive oil
- 1/4 C white wine
- 1 to 2 T lemon juice
Prepare the rest of the meal before starting to cook the fish. Thaw the tilapia or other white fish. Melt the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the almonds and stir them until they smell toasty but are not burnt (3-5 minutes). [You can dry-fry them if you prefer no butter.] Remove the almonds from the pan and add the olive oil. Toss the hot almonds with the lemon zest and set aside. Pat the tilapia dry; sprinkle both sides of each piece with salt and pepper. Place them in the skillet, cook 2-4 minutes, flip gently, cook the second side 2-4 minutes. Add the wine; turn off the heat, spoon the warm buttery almonds over the fillets, and wait for the wine to reduce a bit. Squeeze the lemon over the fish; serve. Feb 18 2022. Some versions have 1/4 C almonds or 4 pieces of fish coming to 1.25 lbs.
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Ras El Hanout North African Spice Mix
Ras al Hanout means "head of the shop" or top shelf. It is a spicy mix for seasoning North African dishes.
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamon seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mace
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Mix the spices, varying the choice of spices at will. Rub onto fish, stir into simmering sauce, or heat in oil before making the sauce. Some spices may be particular to a region, such as ash berries, chufa, grains of paradise, orris root, monk's pepper, cubebs, dried rosebud, fennel seed or aniseed, galangal, long pepper.
Moroccan Fish with Ras El Hanout
Ras El Hanout is pungent, combining allspice, cardamom, cayenne, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, ginger, mace, nutmeg, peppercorns ground, turmeric, and other spices depending on the recipe. This fish dish takes about 40 minutes to prepare. It is from The Mediterranean Dish. It goes beautifully with Glorious Grains Moroccan Style.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 8 garlic cloves, divided (4 minced cloves and 4 sliced)
- 2 T tomato paste
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 red pepper, cored, sliced
- 1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1-1/2 C water
- 1 C fresh cilantro
- Kosher salt and black pepper
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- 1-1/2 tsp Ras El Hanout, divided
- 1-1/2 lb cod / haddock / tilapia / bass / flounder / sole (half-inch thick fillets)
- 3/4 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Juice of 1/2 lemon or more
- 1/2 lemon, sliced into thin rounds
1. In a large pan with cover, heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
2. Add minced garlic and cook very briefly, tossing regularly, until fragrant. Add tomato paste, diced tomato, and bell peppers. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes over medium heat, tossing frequently.
3. Now, add chickpeas, water, cilantro, and sliced garlic. Season with kosher salt and pepper. Stir in 1/2 tsp Ras El Hanout spice mixture. Raise heat, if needed, and bring to a boil. Lower heat. Cover part-way and let simmer for about 20 minutes. (Check occasionally and add a little water if needed.)
4. Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, combine remaining teaspoon of Ras El Hanout with cumin and paprika. Season the fish with kosher salt and pepper and the spice mixture on both sides. Add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Work the fish to make sure it is well coated with the spices and the olive oil.
5. When ready, add the seasoned fish to the pan, and make sure to nestle the fish pieces into the saucy chickpea and tomato mixture. Ladle a bit of the sauce on top of the fish. Add lemon juice and lemon slices. Cook another 10 to 15 minutes over medium-low until the fish is fully cooked and flaky. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
6. Serve immediately with your favorite crusty bread, grain, or rice.
One Flew South Scallops & Ragout Recreated
White Bean Ragout, Crispy Kale, Shiitake and Seared Scallops a la mode de "One Flew South" --
I had this appetizer once at One Flew South in the Atlanta airport, and I had a picture of it. From those materials, I developed this recipe. If making all parts of the dish at once, follow order below. Otherwise, make the ragout and the chimichurri ahead and deal with the shiitake (10 mins), crispy kale (15 mins), and scallops (5 mins) right before serving time.
Shopping List:
- Extra large sea scallops, 1 per person
- Kale - 1 large bunch
- Parsley - 1 bunch
- Shiitake - 1 per person
- Garlic - 1 bulb
- Cannellini (white kidney beans)
- Bacon - 2 strips
- Chicken broth, Olive Oil, Red Wine Vinegar, Oregano, Thyme, Cumin, Hot sauce (tabasco), Red pepper flakes, salt & pepper. Optionally, 4 or 8 oz can of tomato sauce or a medium tomato or a carrot and onion.
White Bean Ragout -- Heat in a medium sauce pan:
- 4-6 Tbsp Olive Oil
- Add and sauté the onion about 1 minute then everything another 30 seconds to 1 minute:
- 1/2 C chopped onion
- 1 tsp dried or 1 Tbsp fresh Oregano
- 1 tsp dried Thyme
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp dried crushed red pepper flakes
- Black pepper freshly ground
Add:
- 3-5 C fresh kale, finely chopped (de-ribbed, rolled and thinly sliced)
- 2 C chicken broth
- 1/4 C chopped carrot
Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until kale wilts.
In a separate frying pan, cook:
- 2 strips peppered slab bacon, cut up into pieces
In the saucepan after the kale has wilted, stir in:
- 1 can (15-16 oz) cannellini (white kidney beans)
OPTIONS: 8 oz tomato sauce or 1 chopped medium tomato or 2 medium (2.5 inch) golden beets peeled and finely diced
Simmer the ragout 15 minutes covered, add the bacon pieces, then simmer uncovered another 15-30 minutes to desired heartiness. Set the ragout aside.
Drain bacon pan and save it for the shiitake and scallops.
Chimichurri - puree in a blender:
- 1 C fresh parsley
- 3/4 C olive oil
- 3 T red wine vinegar
- 2 T dried oregano
- 2 t ground cumin
- 1 t salt
- 1/2 t (1 clove) minced garlic
- 1/2 T tabasco / pepper sauce
I used a bit less oil and more vinegar and more parsley and tabasco. If too salty, add parsley.
Crispy kale -- toss deribbed kale in salt & olive oil. Bake in single layer cookie tray 10 mins at 275F.
Seared scallops with shiitake-- Remove stems from 1 shiitake per scallop. Heat olive oil in your bacon fry pan to medium (not smoking). Sauté shiitake about 3-4 minutes per side until browned and tender.
Sear scallops 2 mins/side. Season lightly with salt & pepper.
Assemble the appetizer in small warmed bowls.
- 1/4 C white bean ragout
- 1 seared scallop
- 1 shiitake on the scallop
- a dab of chimichurri on the shiitake & scallop
- a dab of chimichurri on the ragout
Tasty with sauvignon blanc.
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Radicchio and Roast Fennel Shrimp Salad
- 1 bulb fennel thinly sliced
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 6 slices local bacon, cooked crisp, drippings reserved
- 3/4 lb medium shrimp peeled & deveined
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 T balsamic vinegar
- 2 T olive oil
- 1.5 T lemon juice
- 1 head radicchio (8oz) halved & thinly sliced
- 1 C parsley
Toss fennel and red onion in 1 T olive oil, salt & pepper. Roast at 450F until tender 10-12 mins. Cook the bacon crisp; reserve 1 T bacon drippings. Cook shrimp 4-6 mins in the bacon grease with the black pepper.
Toss vegetables together. Shave manchego over top. Serve with the bacon and shrimp on the side, with hot toast.
Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
- 1 T olive oil
- 1 C sliced red onion
- 1 lb. med. fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- juice of one lime
- 2 T chopped fresh cilantro
- 12 butter lettuce leaves
- Garnish: chopped avocado, sliced radish, chopped fresh cilantro
1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp, paprika, salt, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are pink and firm, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lime juice. Cover and refrigerate until cooled, at least 30 minutes.
2. Stir in cilantro. Using a slotted spoon, place about 2 T shrimp mixture in center of each lettuce leaf. Garnish with avocado, radish, and cilantro if desired. Makes 6 Servings. Serve immediately. - Linda, Texas
Garlic Shrimp with Spinach
(we doubled this recipe for the dinner 1/21/2012 - ItienYeh)
- 3/4 lb shrimp, shelled
- Kosher or sea salt
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Amontillado (medium dry) sherry
Sprinkle shrimp with salt, let sit for 10 minutes. Heat oil with garlic and parsley until garlic begins to sizzle. Add shrimp and stir until opaque. Add sherry, salt to taste, cook until sherry evaporates (1-2 minutes). Serve immediately.
Sautéed spinach with raisins and pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
- Kosher or sea salt
- 1 3/4 lbs spinach, coarsely chopped if leaves are large
- 2 whole peeled garlic cloves, lightly crushed
- Olive oil
- Fresh ground pepper
Soak raisins in warm water for an hour, then drain and dry. Heat olive oil with garlic, brown lightly. Stir in spinach, cook until leaves just start to wilt (1-3 minutes), add raisins and pine nuts, cook until all warm (1-2 minutes). Salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Peruvian Shrimp Ceviche
- 1/4 C red onion diced
- Juice of 3 limes (or 8-10 key limes)
- 1/4 C jalapeños minced (about 3 peppers, or use 1 aji amarillo)
- 1/4 to 1/2 C cilantro leaves: stems removed and washed and dried
- 1/2 lb shelled medium shrimp (raw, 36/40 ct deveined tail off), cooked 2-3 minutes in boiling salted water with juice of 1 lemon then drained and cooled in cold water or fridge
- 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and diced
- 1 large just-ripe mango, dice-cut and removed from cheeks with large spoon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Mix the red onion, cilantro, jalapeños, and lime juice. (De-vein the shrimp and trim off the tails.) Cut shrimp into quarters. Add the shrimp and stir. Cut up the mango and add to ceviche and stir again. Cut up the avocado and gently stir again. Chill for about 15 minutes or until ready to serve. Best eaten within 1 hour of preparation.
Based on http://southamericanfood.about.com/od/appetizersfirstcourses/r/Shrimpceviche.htm Shrimp Ceviche with Mango & Avocado - Cebiche de Langostinos - By Marian Blazes, About.com
White Clam Sauce & Linguine
2 T olive oil
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Fresh ground pepper
1 tsp basil, rubbed to a fine powder in your hands before adding
Several dashes of Louisiana Hot Sauce
1/2 C white wine
1 or 2 cans clam pieces with liquid
2-4 servings of linguine or penne, cooked per package
Sauté the onions in the olive oil until they are soft and starting to brown.
Add the seasonings and simmer 5 minutes. Add the clams and simmer 5 minutes.
Stir in the pasta and simmer 5 minutes. Enjoy!
Red Clam Sauce & Linguine
Make White Clam Sauce. Stir in:
1 or 2 C tomato puree, canned tomatoes, or fresh, chopped tomatoes, depending
on what you have and what you like.
Add the pasta. Yum.
Za’atar Baked Fish - An Aegean Détente Wine Dinner
- 2.5 lbs haddock or sole or other firm fish
- 4-5 T za'atar spice mix
- 2 T dried oregano coarsely crushed
- 1 T dried thyme coarsely crushed
- 2 T cumin ground or coarsely crushed
- 1 T coriander coarsely crushed
- 2 T sumac
- 5 T sesame seeds, toasted
- 2-3 T olive oil
- salt
- Fish Marinade:
- 1 T turmeric
- 3 T lemon juice
- 3-4 T Olive oil
1. Preheat oven at 140C / 350F with fan for 10 minutes. (I used 350F as something else was in the oven at the same time; 300F works.)
2. Lightly grease an oven-proof dish or spread a butter paper in it. The dish should be big enough to fit the fish fillets in a single layer.
3. Mix turmeric, lemon juice, and a pinch or two of salt in a small bowl. Rub this mix on both sides of the completely thawed fish fillets. Set aside while you prepare the za'atar mixture. Drizzle with olive oil.
4. Mix oregano, thyme, cumin, coriander, sesame seeds, sumac and remaining salt in a bowl. For most flavor toast all the whole seeds until fragrant and then coarsely grind. Your Za'atar mix is ready. You can store it in an airtight jar to use later as well. Or start with commercial za'atar and beef it up with oregano, thyme, cumin, coriander, sumac, and sesame seeds.
4b. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until they are fragrant.
5. Add olive oil to the herb and spice mix. Spread it generously on top of the fish fillets. It makes a thick layer.
6. Bake in the middle of the oven, uncovered, till the fish is to your liking, usually 10 to 15 minutes. Serve with Green Olive and Pomegranate Relish . - Laurel
Adapted from a recipe by Maria Nasir (https://www.foodaholic.biz/zaatar-baked-fish/)
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MEATS
Saul's Spaghetti Sauce
- 2 T olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 onions, sliced
- 1 lb organic humanely raised ground beef
- 2-4 T dried herbes de Provence, thyme, oregano, Italian herbs
- fresh herbs as available
- 1 can (14 oz) beef broth or bouillon
- 2 T sugar
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1/2 C red wine (heritage, cabernet sauvignon, etc)
Sauté garlic in heated oil 1 minute then add onions. When onion is limp, add beef. Stir and break up until meat is grey. Add herbs. Dried herbs vary in flavorfulness. Add enough to smell them! Stir in broth, sugar, sauce, and red wine. Bring to a low boil. Reduce heat. Simmer covered for 2 hours. Adjust flavor with red wine and sugar as needed.
Healthier Sichuan-Style Guo Kui (filled flatbread)
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Dough:
- 2.4 C flour
- 5g instant yeast (~1 1/4 tsp)
- 3/4 C + 3 Tbsp boiling water
- 25g white sesame seeds (~8 1/8 tsp)
- Meat filling:
- 1/2 lb lean ground pork
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/2 inch ginger root, finely minced
- 1/2 small white onion, finely chopped
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 2 Tbsp ground Sichuan peppercorn
- 1 Tbsp Sichuan-style chili oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp light soy sauce
Place flour in mixing bowl; add boiling water and stir with a pair of chopsticks to form a shaggy dough. Stir in the instant yeast. Knead dough until it becomes smooth. Transfer dough to a lightly oiled bowl and cover. Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
In medium bowl, add ground pork, salt, garlic, ginger, onion, and green onion and stir to combine. Add in the ground peppercorn, chili oil, sesame oil, and soy sauce and mix well.
Divide dough into 8 equal portions. Roll out each piece into a long rectangle. Smear approximately 1 Tbsp of meat filling over the surface of each piece of dough. Roll up like a cigar. Turn dough 90 degrees. Roll again so it coils into a snail-like shape. Flatten the coil wiht the palm of your hand so it now looks like a pancake with swirls. Scatter sesame seeds on top. Use a rolling pin to even out the dough. Flip and add more sesame seeds on the other side. Each disc should be about 4 inches in diameter.
Preheat oven to 300 F. Heat a frying pan over medium high heat with about 2 Tbsp of oil. Fry dough discs 2-3 at a time in the frying pan for about 5-6 minutes per side, until crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Place the pan-fried guo kui on a parchment-lined baking sheet & keep warm until ready to eat. Garnish with cilantro and green onion. Approx. 160 cal & 2g fat & 30g carb & 5g protein/piece.
Pork Tamale Filling
- 2# roast pork, cleaned of fat and sinew, cut and shredded into small pieces
- 1 large white onion, chopped
- 4-6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 t salt
- 12 peppercorns
- 1 t whole cumin seeds (or powdered)
- 1 t Mexican oregano, pulverized in your hands
Add above ingredients to large pot, cover with water, bring to boil, reduce heat, simmer 1.5 hours.
Skim off any foam. Simmer or bake at 300F until water is gone and the mixture is no longer sloppy.
Mix cooked pork with:
- 1 t black pepper
- 1 t salt
- 1 t cinnamon
- 1 t cumino (ground)
- 1 t red pepper (ground)
- 2 T paprika
- 1/2 C dried ground chiles (chimayo), or 4-6 fresh Hatch chiles skins burned off then chopped
- 1/2 C salsa
- Season to taste
Soak dried corn husks 1 hour or wash banana leaves. Use approx 4x6 inches husks/leaves per tamale. Spread out masa about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick
leaving Ω inch bare husk/leaf on sides, 1 inch bare on top, and 2 inches bare on the bottom. Then place 2 tablespoons pork filling down the center and
roll up the tamale so the masa overlaps. Fold bottom up. May secure this with a string if desired. Steam for 1 to 1.25 hours until masa comes away
from husk easily.
Slow Cooked Whiskey Pork Roast
- 2 to 3 lb pork roast
- 1 C bourbon whiskey
- 1 C water
- 2-3 Tbsp ginger root, grated
- 2 Tbsp molasses
- 1-2 Tbsp (2-3 cloves) garlic, minced
- 1-2 Tbsp soy sauce
- Fresh rosemary, several sprigs
- 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- Salt & pepper
Preheat oven to 300 F (slow). Mash together garlic, ginger root, molasses, soy sauce, rosemary, and black pepper. Mix in bourbon. Place pork roast in dish with cover; sprinkle with salt & pepper; pour seasoning mixture over it. Roast 4-5 hours.
Pork Tenderloin in Curry
- 5 cloves fresh chopped garlic
- 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
- 1 tspn sesame oil
- 1 tsp anise seed
- 3 Tablespoon (or to taste) curry powder (S&B golden curry mild)
- 1 vidalia onion, chopped
- 1/3 C soy sauce
In a slow cooker, add all ingredients. Cook on slow for 5 or 6 hours. Serve over rice. Garnish with chopped scallions or use meat as stuffing in steamed dumplings. - Brenda, Texas
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Picadillo Meatballs
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 T olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1/4 C stuffed olives finely chopped
- 1/4 C raisins finely chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1.25 lbs ground beef
- 14 oz tomato sauce
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1 T red wine vinegar
Cook onion 5 mins then add garlic for 1 min. Put half the mixture in a large bowl. Add olives, raisins, cumin, pepper, salt, and ground beef. Mix well. Form 1-inch meatballs. Broil until thoroughly cooked 7-8 mins.
Heat in skillet the remaining onion mixture with tomato sauce and cinamon. Then stir in red wine vinegar. Toss meatballs in sauce. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with rice.
Greek Style Meatballs
- 1 1/2 pound meatloaf blend
- 1 small onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 Tablespoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 4 Tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
- Vegetable or canola oil for cooking
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 16 - 20 Lamb Meatballs
PREPARATION
- In a large bowl, break up the ground lamb into small pieces. Trim the root end of the onion, cut it in half, and
remove and discard the peels. Using a large hole grater, grate the onion over the lamb.
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Mince the garlic and add it to lamb, too. Mince the mint and add it to lamb. Use your fingers to gently mix
the onion, mint, and lamb together. Sprinkle the mixture with the paprika, cumin, salt, and cayenne, if
using, along with beaten egg and bread crumbs and, again, use your fingers to gently but thoroughly mix
the ingredients. Let rest about an hour.
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Roll the mixture into meatballs, about 2 tablespoons at a time. To keep them tender, avoid over-handling
them, simply patting and gently rolling them into balls, not squishing them. Put the formed meatballs on a
platter or baking sheet. Having trouble with the mixture sticking to your hands? Here is a tip: Damp hands
will help keep the meat from sticking.
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Grease pan and bake meatballs at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-40 minutes, turning half way through until brown. Serve with Tzatziki sauce.
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Spiced Oil for Pork Loin Slices
- 1/2 C Olive oil
- 1/2 C onion, sliced or chopped
- 1 orange rind, julienned
- 1 tsp Cumin (ground)
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne
- 1/4 tsp Cinnamon (ground)
- Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 jalapeño, julienned
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
(1) heat 1/4 C olive oil, sauté orange rind and onion until browned
(2) clear a spot in the middle: add spices, sauté 1 minute
(3) add jalapeño to spices, sauté 1-2 minutes
(4) add garlic to jalapeño, sauté 1 minute
Use the spiced oil with remaining 1/4 C olive oil as a marinade for thinly sliced pork loin. After marinating an hour or an afternoon, heat 1 T olive oil in a sauté pan, sauté the pork and some of the vegetable-rind mixture.
Fruited Pork Roast for Sauterne
- Pork tenderloin
- salt & pepper
- 2 Tblsp olive oil
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- 1 or 2 shallots, minced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 C pitted prunes, chopped
- 1/2 C dried tart cherries, chopped
- 1/2 C walnuts, roasted at 350F about 8 mins, then skins rubbed off
- 1/4 C port wine
- 1/2 C pomegranate juice
- 1/4 C fig spread (figs, honey, lemon)
- 1/2 C chicken broth
I developed this recipe to go with my dad's unlabeled Sauterne. Preheat oven to 425F. Remove silver skin from pork, pat dry, salt and pepper. Prepare an edged cookie tray with cooking spray. Heat olive oil to fragrancy in heavy cast iron skillet. Cook pork 3 minutes on a side or until golden brown. Transfer pork to cookie tray, bake in hot oven 18-20 minutes until instant-read thermometer reads 150F. Remove from oven, cover, let stand 10 minutes until temperature rises to 155F. While the pork is roasting, sauté shallots 1 minute in the pork skillet with the extra 2 tsp olive oil. Add the prunes and cherries and walnuts, then stir in the port wine and pom juice, cook a minute, add the chicken broth, heat 1-2 minutes, stir in the fig spread. Simmer the fruit sauce 15 or so minutes; sauce will thicken. Serve over sliced pork with a salad (romaine, radicchio tossed in olive oil with salt & pepper, pom juice, craisins, toasted pine nuts) and rice pilaf with almonds. Serve stilton or other good bleu cheese and shortbread cookies for dessert, both of which are good with sauternes.
Pork Normandy
- 1-1/2 pounds pork shoulder cut into 1” cubes
- Salt and Pepper
- 1 C chopped onion
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 2 C applesauce
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp tomato sauce
- 1/4 tsp dried rosemary or 3/4 t. fresh, chopped
Remove excess fat from the pork and fry it in a Dutch Oven. Remove the browned bits and brown the pork cubes well on all sides in the fat.
Season with salt and pepper and spread over the bottom of of a casserole dish. In the fat (add more oil if needed) brown the chopped onion and
garlic lightly. Stir in the applesauce, tomato sauce and rosemary, season to taste, and spread over the meat in the casserole.
Cover and bake in a 350 oven about 50 minutes. Uncover and continue baking 10 to 15 minutes longer. Serves 4. Simple supper, good with buttered noodles. - Casserole Treasury-Louise (a COVID-19 pandemic contribution)
Spinach-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
- 1 2-lb pork tenderloin, butterflied and pounded flat
- 8 oz mushrooms, chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1/2 C parsley flat-leaf, chopped finely
- 2 C fresh or 2/3 C frozen spinach, chopped
- 1 to 2 T olive oil
- 1 t thyme, powdered
- 1 t sage, powdered
- 1 t onion powder
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 t black pepper, fresh ground
- 1/4 t salt
Heat 1 T olive oil in skillet. Sauté mushrooms, onion, herbs, until mushrooms and onions are soft. Add parsley; cook and stir 1 minute. Add spinach; cook and stir until liquid evaporated. Add dash of olive oil in center of pan and add minced garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir all ingredients together. Set aside.
Butterfly: trim pork; press flat; slice open to within half inch; lay flat; score cross-hatch; cover with plastic wrap; pound flat.
Fill tenderloin with spinach mixture. Roll up. Tie with kitchen string.
Heat skillet with olive oil. Sear pork roll on all sides until golden brown. Transfer to casserole dish.
Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes until center temperature is at least 160F.
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Carne Asada Colombiana on Salad Greens
- 1.5 lbs grilled flank steak from Central Market, cut in half lengthwise and trimmed of fat & gristle
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- Juice of 3 limes
- 2 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Machupe pepper mixture from Santiago, Chile
Pile greens on salad plates, add several strips of steak, drizzle with the dressing.
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